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Gujarat Extends DGP Vikas Sahay’s Tenure Through December

Approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet under a special relaxation of All India Services rules, the move underscores Gujarat’s reliance on veteran leadership.

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Overview

  • The Gujarat government and the ACC approved a six-month extension under Rule 16(1) of the All India Services Rules, extending Vikas Sahay’s term to December 31, 2025.
  • Initial reports indicated a three-month extension to September, but an official Home Department notification clarified the tenure runs through year-end.
  • Sahay is the third straight Gujarat DGP to receive a post-retirement extension following Shivanand Jha and Ashish Bhatia.
  • A 1989 IPS batch officer, Sahay has led Gujarat Police since March 2023 and was awarded the President’s Police Medal in 2025.
  • The extension postpones any immediate appointment of a successor, reinforcing a preference for continuity in the state’s police leadership.