Irrespective of the ongoing Supreme Court case pertaining to CBI Chief Alok Verma and Special Director Rakesh Asthana challenging the Govt’s decision of divesting them of their powers the establishment has kick-started the exercise for selection of next CBI Chief. Reportedly, senior IPS officers (1982-1985 batch) empanelled to hold DG rank posts at Centre are being considered for the job.

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The outgoing CBI chief Alok Verma is completing his two-year fixed tenure in the third week of January next year. Currently, M Nageshwar Rao (IPS:1986:OR) is holding the additional charge of CBI Director.

 

Reportedly, the Union Home Ministry has forwarded the list of eligible DG-rank officers to the Department of Personnel & Training which will seek vigilance clearance from respective states and the Central Vigilance Commission. Further, the final panel of candidates will be sent to the collegium comprising the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice of India and Leader of the single largest party.