Pratyush Sinha | |
|---|---|
 Pratyush Sinha in 2006 | |
| Central Vigilance Commissioner of India | |
| In office 2006–2010 | |
| Preceded by | H. J. Dora |
| Succeeded by | P. J. Thomas (Indian administrative officer) |
| Personal details | |
| Occupation | Civil Servant |
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He is an Indian Administrative Service officer (1969 batch) of the Bihar cadre. [2] [3]
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