New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) The Union Government has extended the tenure of Tapan Kumar Deka, IPS (HP:1988), as Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) by one year beyond June 30, 2025, or until further orders.

A formal notification issued by the Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Tuesday confirmed the extension.

The decision to continue his service beyond the superannuation age comes under the relaxation of Fundamental Rule 56(d) and Rule 16(1A) of the All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958.

Deka, who hails from the Himachal Pradesh cadre, is known for his extensive counter-terrorism experience and has served in several high-profile internal security assignments over the years. He was appointed as Director, IB, in June 2022 and is now poised to complete four years at the helm.

This is the second consecutive year the government has granted an extension to Deka, reaffirming its trust in his leadership during a sensitive time for national security.

With this, Deka joins a rare league of senior intelligence officials to have received such an extension, a distinction earlier granted to the current CBI Director Praveen Sood, also from the Himachal cadre. Deka becomes the second top officer from Himachal Pradesh to hold a pivotal post in India's internal security framework at this level.

The notification, issued by Manisha Saxena, Secretary, Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, has been circulated to all top constitutional offices and ministries, including the Cabinet Secretariat, Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The extension is being seen as a move to ensure continuity in intelligence leadership amid dynamic security challenges both domestically and internationally.

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