{
  "id": 6157386,
  "title": "Maharashtra GAD Flags Alleged Irregular Appointments In Ministerial Offices, Orders Cancellation Of Deputations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/maharashtra-gad-flags-alleged-irregular-appointments-in-ministerial",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T18:03:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharashtra-gad-flags-alleged-irregular-appointments-in-ministerial-offices-orders-cancellation-of-deputations"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: Maharashtra's General Administration Department (GAD) has flagged irregular appointments in ministerial offices, ordering the cancellation of deputations, according to the source. Out of 904 sanctioned posts, 549 have been filled, leaving 355 vacancies. The department suspects several officers and employees are working on a loan basis or through oral orders, breaching existing rules, the source adds. A circular was issued on August 25, directing the cancellation of such appointments and the return of concerned employees to their parent departments by September 10, the source notes. Notices were issued to the Chief Minister's, Deputy Chief Minister's, and all ministerial establishments on August 27 and September 3, directing them to take action and submit compliance reports, the source mentions. Employees are required to return by September 10, with their ministry entry passes and facial verification access to be withdrawn, the source states. Non-compliance could result in salary stoppage, the source explains. The move follows allegations of ministers appointing preferred officials as officers on special duty and private assistants beyond sanctioned staffing limits, the source reports.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: The Maharashtra General Administration Department (GAD) has raised concerns over alleged irregular appointments to deputation posts in the offices of the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Ministers, ministers and ministers of state. Of the 904 posts sanctioned for these establishments, 549 have been filled, while 355 posts remain vacant. Employees Working Without Proper Orders Under Scanner…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}