Prakash Rajpurohit appointed Deputy Election Commissioner as Sanjay Kumar is repatriated from ECI
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Constitutional bodies (CAG, UPSC, FC, NCSC...)· Prelims·
Why in news
Prakash Rajpurohit (IAS 2010 batch) was appointed as Deputy Election Commissioner (DEC) following the repatriation of Sanjay Kumar amid allegations of procedural violations regarding file routing.
Background
Prakash Rajpurohit replaces Sanjay Kumar, who oversaw the Electoral Rolls and IT division from August 2024 to August 2026. The appointment follows a complaint by Election Commissioners S.S. Sandhu and Vivek Joshi regarding the bypassing of the DEC's authority by the ECI IT department head.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyElection Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body.
- SchemeCentral Staffing Scheme (CSS) is used by the DoPT to appoint AIS and Group A officers to Union Ministries and constitutional bodies.
- FactThe Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approves appointments under the CSS, but has delegated powers for Deputy Secretary/Director rank officers.
- PostPrakash Rajpurohit is an IAS officer of the 2010 batch.
For Mains
Q. Examine the role of the Central Staffing Scheme in ensuring administrative efficiency and accountability within constitutional bodies like the Election Commission of India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Administrative accountability: Ensuring proper hierarchy and file routing to prevent procedural bypasses.
- Cadre management: Balancing the mobility of All India Services between State and Central cadres.
- Institutional integrity: Maintaining the independence of the ECI through transparent officer rotations.
Keywords: Central Staffing Scheme · Election Commission of India · All India Services · Administrative Accountability · DoPT · Constitutional Bodies
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