Government Extends Terms of Cabinet Secretary and Home Secretary
In a significant decision, the government has granted a one-year extension to Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan and Home Secretary Govind Mohan. This is the first time both officials have received an extension in their roles. Their original two-year terms were set to expire this month.
According to an official order, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Somanathan’s extension as Cabinet Secretary for an additional year, lasting until August 30, 2026. T.V. Somanathan, who is a 1987-batch IAS officer from the Tamil Nadu cadre, took on the role in August 2024.
Similarly, Govind Mohan’s tenure will now extend until August 22, 2027. Mohan, who joined as Home Secretary in August 2024, is a 1989-batch IAS officer from the Sikkim cadre.
The All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules allow for certain key positions in the government, such as the Defence Secretary, Foreign Secretary, and others, to continue serving beyond the standard retirement age of 60.
