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IAS Officer Rajarshi Mitra Appointed as West Bengal DCO/DCR
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🗓 20 Oct 2026, 04:16 AM
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The Government of West Bengal has named IAS officer Rajarshi Mitra as the new Deputy Commissioner of Revenue (DCR). The appointment is effective immediately.
Kolkata, Oct 19 — The West Bengal state administration announced that IAS officer Rajarshi Mitra will assume the role of Deputy Commissioner of Revenue (DCR) for the state. The posting, which comes as part of the regular cadre reshuffle, places Mitra in charge of overseeing revenue administration, land records, and related statutory functions across West Bengal.
Mitra, a 2012 batch IAS officer, has previously served in various capacities within the state, including as Sub-Divisional Magistrate and as a senior official in the Department of Finance. His experience in land and revenue matters is expected to strengthen the department’s ongoing reforms.
The appointment was communicated through an official circular issued by the West Bengal Chief Secretary’s office. No further details on the tenure or any accompanying portfolio changes were disclosed at the time of release.
State officials indicated that the new DCR will work closely with district-level revenue officers to streamline processes, improve transparency, and address pending land disputes. The move aligns with the government’s broader agenda of enhancing administrative efficiency.
The decision has been welcomed by stakeholders in the real‑estate and agricultural sectors, who anticipate more responsive governance under Mitra’s leadership.
Mitra, a 2012 batch IAS officer, has previously served in various capacities within the state, including as Sub-Divisional Magistrate and as a senior official in the Department of Finance. His experience in land and revenue matters is expected to strengthen the department’s ongoing reforms.
The appointment was communicated through an official circular issued by the West Bengal Chief Secretary’s office. No further details on the tenure or any accompanying portfolio changes were disclosed at the time of release.
State officials indicated that the new DCR will work closely with district-level revenue officers to streamline processes, improve transparency, and address pending land disputes. The move aligns with the government’s broader agenda of enhancing administrative efficiency.
The decision has been welcomed by stakeholders in the real‑estate and agricultural sectors, who anticipate more responsive governance under Mitra’s leadership.