Sunny Kumar Singh
Sunny Kumar Singh IAS | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 July 1991 Bihar, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | B.E. in Mechanical Engineering |
| Alma mater | Delhi College of Engineering |
| Occupation(s) | District Magistrate, New Delhi OSD to the Chief Secretary, Govt of NCT, Excise Commissioner, Govt of NCT |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Employer | Government of India |
| Organization | Indian Administrative Service |
Sunny Kumar Singh is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2018 batch, belonging to the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre.[1]
He is currently serving as the District Magistrate of New Delhi district (National Capital) and as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Chief Secretary, Government of NCT of Delhi.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Singh holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in mechanical engineering from Delhi College of Engineering, University of Delhi.[3] He joined the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in the 2018 batch.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]Singh has held several positions in his career: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Miao – Served as the ADC of Miao, an independent headquarters in Arunachal Pradesh, for two years.[4] Deputy Commissioner (DC), Changlang District – Appointed in May 2022.[5] Deputy Commissioner (DC), Kra Daadi District.[6] Transferred to New Delhi from Arunachal Pradesh in September 2024, Singh assumed charge as District Magistrate, New Delhi, alongside his role as OSD to the Chief Secretary on 18 October 2024.[7][8]
2025 Assembly Elections Controversy – During the 2025 Assembly Elections, Singh accused senior leadership of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of exerting undue pressure on him regarding the electoral roll. He subsequently lodged a complaint with the Election Commission seeking guidance on the matter.[9]
Singh has been serving as the Excise Commissioner/HOD of Delhi since February 2025.[10]
Awards and accolades
[edit]- Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration (2023) – New Age Learning Centre, Changlang.[11][12]
- State Gold Medal, Arunachal Pradesh (2022) – Conferred by Hon'ble Governor B.D. Mishra in recognition of several welfare initiatives undertaken by him in the state.[13]
Personal interests
[edit]Outside of his professional responsibilities, Singh is known for his interests in sports, engineering and biking.[14]
See also
[edit]- Civil Services Examination
- Indian Administrative Service
- Union Public Service Commission
- AGMUT Cadre (Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territories)
- IAS
- New Delhi district
References
[edit]- ^ Shri Sunny Kumar Singh (Complete Biodata) https://supremo.nic.in/ERSheetHtml.aspx?OffIDErhtml=MzY5MTc=&PageId=
- ^ Government of NCT of Delhi (Who's Who) https://supremo.nic.in/ERSheetHtml.aspx?OffIDErhtml=MzY5MTc=&PageId=
- ^ Executive Record Sheet (Public portal) https://supremo.nic.in/ERSheetHtml.aspx?OffIDErhtml=MzY5MTc=&PageId=
- ^ "Floodlit pitch and sports bank help Arunachal town kick the habit". The Hindu. 6 October 2022.
- ^ "Sunny K. Singh IAS joined as Deputy Commissioner Changlang District". Changlang District Website. 5 May 2022.
- ^ "Major reshuffle ahead of Arunachal Assembly polls; Itanagar DC replaced". Northeast Live TV. 30 November 2022.
- ^ "Major bureaucratic reshuffle in Delhi; IAS officers transferred". The Times of India. 18 September 2024.
- ^ "Delhi LG orders major reshuffle: Several IAS officers transferred, Rajasekhar moves out of city". The Times of India. 18 October 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ "Pressure by AAP leaders, CM seeking meeting: New Delhi DEO writes to Chief Electoral Officer". The Hindu. 12 January 2025.
- ^ excise.delhi.gov.in https://excise.delhi.gov.in/excise/contact-us. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "DC Changlang receives PM's Award". echoofarunachal.in. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "Changlang District Arunachal Pradesh Receives Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration". Changlang District Website. 21 April 2023.
- ^ "Arunachal's Unique Learning Centre Gets PM Award". The New Indian Express. 22 April 2023.
- ^ "Sunny Kumar Singh's Twitter Profile". X.com. 1 January 2025.