The central government on Friday approved the appointment of Tapan Kumar Deka as the new director of the Intelligence Bureau.
As per the order issued by The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, Deka, a 1988 Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, will assume the post for a tenure of two years from 30 June.
“The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Shri Tapan Kumar Deka, IPS (HP:88), Special Director, Intelligence Bureau as Director, Intelligence Bureau vice Shr Arvinda Kumar, IPS (AM:84), upon completion of his tenure on 30.06.2022, for a tenure of two years from the date of assumption of the charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier, by granting extension in service under the provisions of FR 56(d) and Rule 16 (1A) of All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958,” read the order.
