Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Telangana HC Orders UPSC to Process DGP Appointment in 4 Weeks
The Telangana High Court has told the UPSC to quickly decide on who should be the new top police officer in Telangana.
They have 4 weeks to make a decision.
The court also said that the current acting police chief, Mr. Reddy, can keep his job for now.
The court will check on the progress of this decision on February 5.
Telangana High Court orders UPSC to process DGP appointment proposal within 4 weeks.
Current acting DGP, B Shivadhar Reddy, to continue in his role.
Interlocutory application seeking suspension of Reddy's appointment dismissed.
UPSC directed to report compliance by the next hearing on February 5.
Decision pertains to the appointment of the Director General of Police (DGP-HOPF).
- Who
- Telangana High Court, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- What
- Order to process DGP appointment proposal
- When
- Next hearing on February 5
- Where
- Telangana
- Why
- To resolve the DGP appointment row
- Court
- Telangana High Court
- Order
- UPSC to process DGP appointment proposal within 4 weeks
- Current DGP
- B Shivadhar Reddy (acting)
- Next Hearing
- February 5
- Position
- Director General of Police (DGP-HOPF)