J&K Guv appoints Advisors as uncertainty looms over govt formation

With political uncertainty expected to prolong, J&K Governor NN Vohra on Thursday appointed two retired IAS officers as his Advisors to assist him in running the affairs of the state. The order to appoint retired civil servants of J&K-cadre was issued by the Governor on Thursday, an official spokesman said.

Dewan, a 1977-batch IAS officer, had taken voluntary retirement on October 20, 2014, after serving as the Union Tourism Secretary. He had earlier served as Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir in early 2000s. Ganai, a 1982-batch IAS officer, also took premature retirement last year as he was overlooked for the post of Chief Secretary following premature retirement of then incumbent Mohammad Iqbal Khandey.

Ganai has served in various capacities in the state and at the Centre, including Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Financial Commissioner, Industries and Commerce Department.