In a significant administrative move, the government has withdrawn the District Commissioners (DCs) of 11 districts across the country. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a formal notification on Sunday (March 29) regarding this reshuffle.
The Official Order
The gazette notification, signed by Jeti Pru, Senior Assistant Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, stated that the officers have been relieved of their duties as District Commissioners and District Magistrates.
“The following officers are hereby withdrawn from their positions as District Commissioner and District Magistrate and are attached to the Ministry of Public Administration for their next postings,” the circular noted.
Immediate Effect
The Ministry emphasized that this order was issued in the “public interest” and is to be implemented with immediate effect. While the specific reasons for the simultaneous withdrawal of 11 district heads were not detailed in the circular, such moves are typically part of a broader strategy to reshuffle field administration or prepare for upcoming administrative requirements.
Next Steps for the Officers
The withdrawn officials have been directed to report to the Ministry of Public Administration, where their new roles and responsibilities will be determined in the coming days. The government is expected to announce the names of the new District Commissioners for these 11 districts shortly to ensure that local governance and law enforcement remain uninterrupted.
