Manoj Pant’s Term as West Bengal Chief Secretary to End December 31, 2025

The Centre approved a six‑month extension for Pant, a 1991‑batch IAS officer, and his tenure now ends on December 31, 2025. Pant had assumed the Chief Secretary post in August 2024; this extension marks another rare continuation beyond the scheduled retirement date. With his term expiring at year's end, speculation is rising over possible successors ahead of upcoming political and administrative cycles. The transition could impact how smoothly bureaucratic and governance priorities are carried forward in West Bengal.