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Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board’s Member‑Secretary Appointment Sparks Controversy
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 06:20 PM
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A dispute has intensified over the appointment of a member secretary to the Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board, after the chief minister’s approval was noted with a ‘charge’ clause and the order made the post full‑time.
The Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (PCB) is facing a growing controversy surrounding the recent appointment of its member secretary. Sources indicate that the chief minister’s approval of the appointment was marked with a ‘charge’ condition, prompting questions about the procedural propriety of the selection.
Following the approval, an official order was issued that converted the role into a full‑time position, a move that has been challenged by board members and administrative officials who argue that the appointment process was not transparent.
Stakeholders within the board have called for a review of the decision, emphasizing the need for clear guidelines in senior appointments to ensure the board’s credibility in environmental governance.
The matter is now under scrutiny, with expectations that the state government will address the procedural concerns raised by the PCB and clarify the status of the member secretary’s tenure.
Following the approval, an official order was issued that converted the role into a full‑time position, a move that has been challenged by board members and administrative officials who argue that the appointment process was not transparent.
Stakeholders within the board have called for a review of the decision, emphasizing the need for clear guidelines in senior appointments to ensure the board’s credibility in environmental governance.
The matter is now under scrutiny, with expectations that the state government will address the procedural concerns raised by the PCB and clarify the status of the member secretary’s tenure.