Guwahati, Feb. 21 -- The Assam Cabinet has approved the extension of the re-engagement of controversial retired IFS officer M.K. Yadava as Special Chief Secretary (Forest).

Yadava retired as the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and Head of Forest Force (HoFF) on February 29, 2024, and the Assam government subsequently re-engaged him as Special Chief Secretary (Forest) for one year, effective March 1, 2024.

His current tenure was set to expire on February 28, 2025. The new extension, effective March 1, 2025, will continue until the end of the current term of the state government.

According to a notification issued by the Personnel Department, he will retain full financial and administrative powers in his role this time. His...