Tue Feb 04 22:20:26 IST 2025: ## New Dindigul Collector Takes Office
**Dindigul, Tamil Nadu – February 5, 2025** – Saravanan, a 2016-batch IAS officer, assumed charge as the new Collector of Dindigul district on Tuesday. He previously served as the Executive Director of the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB).
A native of Mylambadi near Bhavani in Erode district, Mr. Saravanan completed his education in government institutions. His career includes postings as Assistant Collector (Training) in Thoothukudi, Sub-Collector in Kancheepuram, Joint Commissioner of Commercial Taxes in Erode, Additional Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, and Additional Collector (Development) in Madurai.
Mr. Saravanan succeeds M.N. Poongodi, who has been appointed Joint Commissioner (Administration) of the Commercial Taxes Department.