Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Chandigarh Officer Exodus: Haryana Cadre Officers Return
Some government officers working in Chandigarh are going back to their home state of Haryana.
Sumit Sihag, who was a Joint Commissioner, and Dr. Richa, another officer, are among those leaving.
This is happening because there's a disagreement between officers from Haryana and those from the UT Administration, with Haryana officers feeling like they are not getting the important jobs.
Multiple Haryana officers have sought to return to Haryana recently, highlighting growing discontent.
Sumit Sihag, an HCS officer, has chosen to leave the UT Administration.
This follows the return of Dr. Richa to her parent state.
Sources suggest discontent among HCS officers over key postings going to UT cadre officers.
Haryana IAS officers are also affected by the shift in key positions.
Multiple Haryana officers have expressed willingness to return to Haryana before.
- Who
- Sumit Sihag and Dr. Richa (HCS officers)
- What
- Opted to return to Haryana from the Chandigarh Administration.
- When
- Recent
- Where
- Chandigarh Administration
- Why
- Unspecified, but part of a larger pattern of Haryana cadre officers returning.
Haryana Officers' Perspective
UT Administration's Perspective
Postings & Opportunities
Haryana Officers' Perspective
Haryana cadre officers are feeling sidelined, with key positions being given to UT cadre officers.
UT Administration's Perspective
Implied: UT cadre officers are appropriately filling roles.
- Officer Returning
- Sumit Sihag
- Previous Return
- Dr. Richa
- Reason for Return
- Not specified
- Current Issue
- Tussle between Haryana and UT cadre officers
- Key Changes
- Plum postings increasingly with UT cadre officers
