ACC Approves Premature Repatriation of Ashok Kumar CVO DoT

New Delhi, March 18, 2026: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the premature repatriation of Ashok Kumar, Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), to his parent cadre.

Key Decision

As per the Office Memorandum issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the repatriation has been approved with the condition of “extended cooling off” in public interest.

Background

The decision follows a reference from the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), which had recommended action on the matter earlier.

Official Communication

The memorandum was issued by Sakshi Mittal, Director, DoPT, and communicated to key government offices, including:

• Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)

• Cabinet Secretariat

• Ministry of Railways

• Central Vigilance Commission

Administrative Significance

Premature repatriation of senior vigilance officials is a significant administrative step, often taken to ensure institutional integrity and public interest considerations within government departments.