LUCKNOW, May 6 -- Kaushal Raj Sharma, a 2006 batch IAS officer of UP cadre, goes to inter-cadre deputation to AGMUT cadre (Delhi segment) for a period of three years. Sharma was transferred from the post of divisional commissioner, Varanasi, to secretary in Uttar Pradesh CM office on April 21.

Due to his proximity to the Prime Minister Office (PMO), there was buzz in the bureaucratic circles that Sharma will go on central deputation soon and that he might get top post in the central government or PMO.

An order issued by department of personnel and training on Tuesday states that in the exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 6 (1) of the Indian Administrative Services (Cadre) Rule, 1954 and with the concurrence of the Uttar Pradesh ...