In an order, the DoPT said the Competent Authority has
approved the appointment of Patil as Deputy Director General at Director
level in the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai, under the Ministry
of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. Patil
has been appointed for a period of five years “from the date of taking over
charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.” The Telangana government has been asked to
relieve him of his duties immediately, with instructions to take up his new
assignment in Mumbai. In a separate office memorandum, the DoPT
said Ishaan Sharma, who was recommended for central deputation by the Ministry
of Railways, has been selected for appointment as Deputy Secretary in the
Ministry of Home Affairs, Delhi.
Sharma’s tenure will be for four years “from the date
of taking over charge of the post or until further orders, whichever event
takes place earlier.” The Railway Board has been directed to
relieve him immediately for his new posting in Delhi. The DoPT has requested the
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Ministry
of Home Affairs to forward a copy of the notification of appointment for Patil
and Sharma, respectively, as and when issued.
Patil is currently
serving in the Telangana government, while Sharma is with the Ministry of
Railways.