NEW DELHI – The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has officially cleared the appointment of M. Anitha (IRS) as the new Director in the Department of Defence. The move is part of a strategic lateral shift within the central bureaucracy under the Central Staffing Scheme.
Anitha, a seasoned 2007-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer from the Income Tax cadre, is transitioning from the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), where she has been serving in a directorial capacity.
Strategic Reassignment
The appointment follows a formal recommendation by the Civil Services Board (CSB). The shift is designed to leverage Anitha’s administrative expertise within the Ministry of Defence as the government continues to streamline high-level departmental operations.
Key Details of the Appointment:
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Officer: M. Anitha, IRS (IT: 2007)
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New Role: Director, Department of Defence
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Previous Department: DIPAM
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Nature of Move: Lateral Shift under the Central Staffing Scheme
Tenure and Timeline
According to the official order, Anitha will assume her new responsibilities immediately upon taking charge. Her tenure is slated to run until September 26, 2026, or until further orders are issued.
This duration represents the remaining balance of her five-year central deputation tenure at the Director level. The move highlights the government’s ongoing effort to rotate experienced officers into critical sectors like national security and defense administration.
Personnel Profile: M. Anitha, IRS
| Feature | Information |
| Service/Batch | IRS (Income Tax), 2007 |
| Recruitment Scheme | Central Staffing Scheme |
| Tenure End Date | Sept 26, 2026 (or further orders) |
| Focus Areas | Defence Administration & Strategic Oversight |
