Shimla, March 17
In a significant development, the Himachal Pradesh Government has decided to withdraw the status of ‘Cabinet Rank’ presently accorded to various authorities, including Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Deputy Chairman of Boards, Corporations and Commissions, as well as Principal Advisors and Political Advisors. Giving this information, a spokesperson of the State Government informed that the decision has been taken as part of efforts to streamline administrative protocol. He further informed that, in addition 20 per cent of the salary and monthly emoluments of the concerned authorities will stay deferred till September 30, 2026. The spokesperson added that necessary directions have been issued to all Administrative Secretaries to take prompt action in the matter.
