List of chief secretaries of Maharashtra
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The Chief Secretary of Maharashtra is the top-most executive official and senior-most civil servant of the Maharashtra State.[1] The Chief Secretary is the ex-officio head of the state Civil Services Board, the State Secretariat, the state cadre Indian Administrative Service and all civil services under the rules of business of the state government. The Chief Secretary acts as the principal advisor to the chief minister on all matters of state administration.
Chief Secretary of Maharashtra of Government of Maharashtra | |
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Incumbent Dr. Nitin Kareer since 1 January 2024 | |
Reports to | Governor & Chief Minister Maharashtra |
Residence | A-10 Bungalow, Madame Cama Road, Mumbai |
Seat | 6th Floor, Mantralaya, Mumbai |
Appointer | Chief Minister of Maharashtra |
The Chief Secretary is the officer of Indian Administrative Service. The Chief Secretary is the senior-most cadre post in the state administration, ranking 23rd on the Indian order of precedence. The Chief Secretary acts as an ex-officio secretary to the state cabinet, therefore called "Secretary to the Cabinet". The status of this post is equal to that of a Secretary to the Government of India.