GR Aloria succeeds DJ Pandian as Chief Secretary of Gujarat
May 30, 2015
Gandhinagar
With outgoing Chief Secretary of Gujarat, DJ Pandian retiring on Saturday, his batch-mate and urban development department(UDD) Secretary GR Aloria has been appointed to succeed him.
A formal notification of Aloria’s elevation has been issued.
Aloria, an IAS officer of the 1981 batch, is the senior-most officer in the start administration after Hasmukh Adhia, who is on central deputation.
Aloria is currently designated additional chief secretary(ACS) and also holds the charge of the department of Home and Law and Order.
Aloria is likely to assume charge as Chief Secretary on Saturday itself.
Aloria earned Chief Minister Anandiben Patel’s trust as Secretary of Revenue department and MD of Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited. He has served as Municipal Commissioner in various cities across Gujarat.
Aloria is originally from Rajasthan.
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