The Odisha government has revoked the suspension of senior IPS officer D S Kutey, appointing him as the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Home Department, as per an official notification on Monday.

Additionally, the state government has made further administrative changes, transferring Ravi Kant, the Resident Commissioner of Odisha Bhawan in New Delhi, to the position of Officer on Special Duty in the Home Department. Ravi Kant, a 1998-batch IAS officer, was notably the first appointee to the Resident Commissioner post at Odisha Bhawan.

The revocation of D S Kutey’s suspension marks a significant development, allowing the experienced officer to resume his duties in a critical role within the Home Department. Meanwhile, Ravi Kant’s transfer is part of the broader administrative reshuffling aimed at optimizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the state government’s operations.

These changes are expected to bring a fresh dynamic to the Home Department, enhancing its ability to address the state’s security and administrative challenges. The appointments reflect the government’s ongoing efforts to utilize experienced personnel in strategic roles to ensure robust governance and public administration.