Sunil Mitra has been appointed as the Finanace Secretary with effect from today, replacing Sushama Nath, who superannuated yesterday.

Mitra, a 1975-batch IAS officer from the West Bengal cadre, retains the charge of Revenue Secretary as well, according to an official statement.

Sumit Bose is the new Expenditure Secretary, the portfolio held by Nath who enjoyed the status of the Finance Secretary.

Bose, a 1976-batch IAS from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been given dual charge, as he would continue to be Disinvestment Secretary till his replacement in the key department is firmed up. (PTI)