Pradeep Kumar | |
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![]() IAS Haryana Cadre 1972 | |
15th Central Vigilance Commissioner | |
In office 31 July 2011 –28 September 2014 | |
Deputy | R Sri Kumar (Vigilance Commissioner) |
Preceded by | P. J. Thomas (Indian administrative officer) |
Succeeded by | Rajiv |
Personal details | |
Born | 29 September 1949 |
Nationality | Indian |
Pradeep Kumar ( born 29 September 1949) is a former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer,1972 batch,of the Haryana cadre,who served as Defense Secretary,in the Ministry of Defence,Government of India,for a term of two years,from August 2009 to July 2011. [1] He succeeded Vijay Singh,IAS,1970 batch,who,on superannuation,was appointed member of the UPSC. [2] In July 2011,on superannuation,he was appointed chief vigilance commissioner of India where he served till September 2014. [3]
Pradeep Kumar obtained a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology,Delhi,and Masters in Economics and Social Studies from the University of Wales,United Kingdom. [1]
On superannuation Pradeep Kumar was appointed chief vigilance commissioner of India,a statutory appointment,who is head of the Central Vigilance Commission. He assumed the office from 31 July 2011. [3] The chief vigilance commissioner has a fixed term of four years or until reaching the age of 65,whichever is earlier. [3]