Haryana
Rajesh Khullar Appointed as Chief Principal Secretary to CM
- 24 Oct 2024
- 1 min read
Why in News?
Recently, Rajesh Khullar has been appointed as the Chief Principal Secretary to the Haryana Chief Minister, but notably without cabinet status.
Key Points
- Legal Framework: The state government has the power to appoint advisors and secretaries under its administrative discretion.
- Unlike similar positions, Khullar’s appointment doesn’t come with cabinet rank, meaning he won’t enjoy the same perks as ministers or have cabinet responsibilities.
- Khullar’s role involves assisting the Chief Minister in administrative decisions, policy formulation, and strategic governance, excluding legislative or cabinet involvement.
- State’s Power: The state government, under Article 162, exercises executive power to appoint individuals in administrative advisory roles.
