, Dec. 9 -- The government has appointed 31 senior assistant secretary-level officers as Additional Deputy Commissioners (ADCs).

The Ministry of Public Administration issued a gazette notification in this regard on Monday night.

They have been empowered with the authority of Additional District Magistrates under Section 10(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, to perform executive magistrate duties in their respective jurisdictions, the notification reads.

The officers have been asked to join their new postings by December 11. If failed, they will face immediate stand release from their current duties.

Besides, officers whose offices have already been changed must submit joining letters with updated office details, according to ...