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Karnataka Government issues transfer and posting orders for 16 IAS officers including new Deputy Commissioners for 5 districts

sarkarimirror

June 19, 2025

Bengaluru: In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Government of Karnataka on Tuesday issued transfer and posting orders for 16 IAS officers, including new Deputy Commissioners (DCs) for five districts – Hassan, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Bagalkot, and Koppal. The reshuffle is seen as a part of the state government’s effort to enhance governance efficiency and bolster development efforts at both the district and department levels.

Key Deputy Commissioner Appointments

Hassan District–

  • Outgoing: Sathyabhama C (IAS: 2012) → Now State Project Director, Samagra Shikshana Karnataka, Bengaluru
  • Incoming: Latha Kumari KS (IAS: 2012), former CEO, Zilla Panchayat, Bengaluru Urban

Udupi District-

  • Outgoing: Not specified
  • Incoming: Swaroopa TK (IAS: 2012), earlier Director, E-Governance, RDPR, Bengaluru

Dakshina Kannada District–

  • Outgoing: Mullai Muhilan MP (IAS: 2013) → Now Inspector General of Registration and Commissioner of Stamps, Bengaluru
  • Incoming: Darshan HV (IAS: 2016), from Commercial Taxes Department

Bagalkot District-

  • Outgoing: Janaki KM (IAS: 2012) → Now Secretary, Karnataka Public Service Commission, Bengaluru
  • Incoming: Sangappa (IAS: 2016), earlier on waitlist

Koppal District–

  • Outgoing: Nalini Atul (IAS: 2014) → Now Secretary, Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board, Kalaburagi
  • Incoming: Suresh B Itnal (IAS: 2016), earlier CEO, Zilla Panchayat, Davanagere

Key Departmental Transfers

Dr. Avinash Menon Rajendran (IAS: 2013): From Special Commissioner, BBMP to Mission Director, National Health Mission & Directorate of Health, Bengaluru

Dr. Naveen Bhat Y (IAS: 2017): From Health Mission to CEO, Zilla Panchayat, Chikkaballapur

Garima Panwar (IAS: 2018): Assigned as MD, Karnataka Handlooms Development Corporation

Rahul Ratnam Pandey (IAS: 2018): Moved to Executive Director, Centre for Smart Governance, Bengaluru

Prakash GT Nittali (IAS: 2018): Transferred as Director of Public Instruction (Mid-Day Meals)

Varnit Negi (IAS: 2019): Now CEO, Zilla Panchayat, Koppal

Gitte Madhav Vitthal Rao (IAS: 2020): From GM, Rehabilitation & Resettlement, Bagalkot → Now CEO, Zilla Panchayat, Davanagere