Mumbai, May 28 (PTI) Mumbai civic chief IS Chahal on Saturday said he had been empanelled in the rank of Secretary by the Union government.

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Taking to social media to share the information, Chahal, who has won widespread praise for his effective handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in Mumbai over the past two years, said "this (empanelment) is one of the most important milestones in the career of an IAS officer".

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However, it is not clear in which Central government department Chahal, who has been Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation chief since May 2020, will be working.

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