From M Anusuya to M Anukathir Surya: In a First, IRS Officer in Hyderabad Gets Permission To Change Name and Gender From Female to Male in Official Records
A senior IRS officer stationed in Hyderabad has received official approval from the Ministry of Finance to change his name and gender in all government records.
In a first, a senior Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer stationed in Hyderabad has received official approval from the Ministry of Finance to change his name and gender in all government records. M Anusuya, now recognised as M Anukathir Surya, transitioned from female to male, marking a significant milestone in administrative circles. The order, issued on July 9, acknowledges the officer's request, citing his career trajectory from Assistant Commissioner to Joint Commissioner in Hyderabad since January 2023. Starting his career as an Assistant Commissioner in Chennai, Surya steadily rose through the ranks, currently serving as Joint Commissioner in Hyderabad. UPSC Results 2023: Ranked Fourth in Civil Services, IPS Trainee PK Sidharth Ramkumar From Kerala Kept It a Secret.
Hyderabad IRS Officer Granted Name and Gender Change Approval
In a first for Indian civil services, an #IRS officer, posted as joint commissioner at #Hyderabad, has been granted permission by ministry of finance, to change both name & gender, from Ms M.Anusuya to Mr M. Anukathir Surya, and this will be the reference in all official records pic.twitter.com/bvDLHNAuJs
— Uma Sudhir (@umasudhir) July 10, 2024
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