### Quick Summary
– Telangana’s Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao has been granted a seven-month extension by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
– He was scheduled to retire on Sunday upon reaching superannuation age but will now remain in office until March 31,2026.
– This marks the first instance of a seven-month extension being granted at once as Telangana’s formation.
– The extension required relaxation of rules under the All India Services (DCRB) Rules, 1958, and utilization of AIS (CS-RM) Rules, 1960.
– Previously, Telangana’s first Chief Secretary Rajiv Sharma received a six-month extension in two phases but did not secure an extended term at once as Mr. Ramakrishna rao did.
– Sources indicated that Mr. Rao’s strong rapport with Central authorities played a role in securing this unprecedented move.
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### Indian Opinion analysis
The decision to extend Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao’s tenure for seven months highlights his critical role in addressing unresolved administrative issues related to staff bifurcation and state reorganization matters between Telangana and the Union government. His ability to foster strong relations with Central authorities appears crucial for navigating such complex bureaucratic challenges during this transitional period.
This progress could signify increased cooperation between national bureaucratic frameworks and state-level administration under his guidance-a key advantage given ongoing central-local coordination needs post-Telangana’s formation. Continuity provided by his extended leadership may help ensure smoother resolution of lingering administrative hurdles without disruption caused by leadership change mid-financial year.
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