New Delhi: Dr T V Somanathan (IAS: 1987: TN) today took over as the new Cabinet Secretary in the Government of India after the superannuation of Rajiv Gauba (IAS: 1982: JH). Cabinet Secretariate at Raisina Hills will see a new dawn tomorrow when Dr Somanathan starts working as 33rd Cabinet Secretary of India. Dr Somanathan succeeded Rajiv Gauba who demitted office today after creating a history of being the longest-serving Cabinet Secretary. On the last day in office Rajiv Gauba has been exchanging farewell pleasantries since morning today.
Dr Somanathan has held important assignments at the Centre like Joint Secretary and Additional Secretary in Prime Minister’s Office. He also served as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and was deputed as Director, Corporate Affairs at the World Bank in Washington DC. Prior to his joining as Cabinet Secretary, he was holding the charge of Finance Secretary and Secretary, Department of Expenditure.
In the State Government of Tamil Nadu, Dr. Somanathan served at many key positions such as Managing Director of Chennai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd., Secretary to the Chief Minister and was Additional Chief Secretary & Commissioner of Commercial Taxes during the crucial phase of roll out of GST. He also served as Commissioner, Disciplinary Proceedings. As founder Managing Director of Metro Rail Corporation Limited, Chennai, he was responsible for achieving financial closure and awarding the initial tenders for implementing the Chennai Metro Rail Project.
