Chief Secretary of State:
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Appointment:
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The Chief Secretary is ‘chosen’ by the Chief Minister.
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As the appointment of Chief Secretary is an executive action of the Chief Minister, it is taken in the name of the Governor of the State.
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Position:
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The post of Chief Secretary is the senior-most position in the civil services of the states and union territories of India.
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The position is a cadre post for the Indian Administrative Services.
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The Chief Secretary is the chief advisor to the Chief Minister in all matters of the cabinet.
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Tenure:
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The office of Chief Secretary has been excluded from the operation of the tenure system.
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There is no fixed tenure for this post.
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