Shri Arunish Chawla assigned to additional role of Chairman, National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority
New Delhi: In a recent notice, the Department of Pharmaceuticals, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertiliser, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has stated that Shri Arunish Chawla, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, has been assigned to the additional role of Chairman, National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA).
The decision was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) vide order No. 36/02/2024-EO(SM-1) dated August 1, 2024.
The notice stated, "Consequent upon approval of the ACC vide order No.36/02/2024- EO(SM-D dated 01.08.2024 for repatriation of Shri Kamlesh Kumar Pant, IAS (HP:93), Chairman, National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers to his parent cadre to avail the benefit of promotion and his relieving w.e.f. 14.08.2024 (AN); additional charge of the post of Chairman, National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority (NPPA) is assigned to Sh. Arunish Chawla, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals w.e.f. 15.08.2024(F/N) for a period of three months or until new incumbent is appointed and in position or until further orders, whichever is earlier. This issues with the approval of competent authority."
The notice further added, " This issues with the approval of competent authority."
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