J Ravishankar (IAS-2001) is new Karnataka Excise Commissioner

Appointment follows predecessor M Lokesh’s repatriation to home state of UP 

BENGALURU:

The Karnataka government has appointed 2001 batch IAS officer J Ravishankar as the new Excise Commissioner, with effect from July 8.

Ravishankar’s appointment comes after Uttar Pradesh cadre IAS officer (2005 batch) Dr M Lokesh was repatriated to his parent state.  Ravishankar is also in concurrent charge as secretary to the Kannada and Culture Department. 

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