Shimla, Nov 9 The recent reappointment of retired Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena as Chairman of the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) has sparked controversy, with a formal representation now seeking the withdrawal of the government’s notification dated September 30, 2025.

A letter addressed to the Secretary (MPP & Power), Government of Himachal Pradesh, by a Shimla resident Atul Sharma, has raised serious objections to the move, terming it illegal, contradictory to court orders, and in violation of service norms. The complaint has also been marked to the Chief Secretary and the Secretary (Personnel) for necessary action.

The letter’s objections

In his representation, Sharma pointed out that the re-employment notification violates the orders of the Himachal Prade

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