T. V. S. N. Prasad

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In October 2024, the Supreme Court of India summoned the Chief Secretaries of Haryana and Punjab citing “non-compliance” with its previous directives to implement measures to curb stubble burning. The court strongly criticized Haryana’s ineffective approach, pointing out that, despite clear instructions, the state had limited itself to “merely imposing nominal fines” without taking meaningful action against violators. [5]

In March 2024, Prasad simultaneously held multiple positions — chief secretary (during leave period of Sanjeev Kaushal, Prasad's predecessor), home secretary, and financial commissioner — sparking considerable controversy. This accumulation of roles, just ahead of India's Lok Sabha elections, drew sharp criticism for its potential impact on transparency and administrative propriety. Advocate Hemant Kumar appealed to the Election Commission, urging it to take corrective action to safeguard administrative efficiency. Though the Election Commission ultimately refrained from intervening, Prasad was later removed from his home secretary and financial commissioner roles. [6] [7]

In October 2023, a Haryana Indian Police Service (IPS) officer lodged serious allegations against Prasad, accusing him of harassment and discrimination after being reassigned to a non-cadre role, which the officer claimed was retaliatory. However, a three member senior officers' committee did not find any fault on Prasad's part. [8]

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T. V. S. N. Prasad
Chief Secretary, Govt. of Haryana
In office
15 March 2024 31 October 2024