Raipur. The state government has extended the tenure of Director General of Police Ashok Juneja by six months. The Home Department has issued an order in this regard on Sunday.
In an order issued by the Home (Police) Department, on the proposal of the State Government, the All India Services (Death cum Retirement Benefits) Rules have been relaxed in the public interest and an extension of 6 months in the service period of the Director General of Police (Head of Police Force) beyond 04.08.2024 has been approved.
With this order, DGP Ashok Juneja will now remain in office till February 2025. Earlier, on the proposal of the Union Home Ministry, the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet had approved a six-month extension.