Sanjay Bhatia (civil servant)
Sanjay Bhatia | |
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| Lokayukta, Upa-Lokayukta Maharashtra | |
| Assumed office 28 August 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Shri Dattatraya Padsalgikar |
| Chairman Mumbai Port Trust & Indian Ports Association | |
| In office 14 March 2016 – 31 July 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Ravi Parmar |
| Succeeded by | Rajiv Jalota |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1960-05-07 Shimla, Himachal Pradesh |
| Alma mater | Southern Cross University |
| Occupation | Civil service, IAS |
Sanjay Bhatia (born 5 July 1960) is the Upa-Lokayukta of Maharashtra (equivalent to a deputy ombudsman) and current head (in charge, I/C) of the Lokayukta.[1] He is the former Chairman of Mumbai Port Trust and Indian Ports Association. He is an Indian Administrative Service officer of 1985 batch who has served at various levels of the state and central governments in India.
Early life and education[]
He is a mechanical engineer with an MBA from Southern Cross University, Australia, and a Maharashtra cadre IAS officer of the 1985 batch.[2]
Career[]
- Upa-Lokayutka of Maharashtra with a term of five years from August'20[3][4][5]
- Chairman of the Mumbai Port Trust.[6] for four years till July'20 and Indian Ports Association(dual role),a position equivalent in rank to the Chief Secretary of the State and a Secretary in the Centre[5]
- Vice Chairman & Managing Director, CIDCO (Development of New towns, Airport, METRO).[7]
- Commissioner, Sales Tax, Managing Director of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co, Director, Heavy Industries, Central government, Collector, Gadchiroli,CEO, ZP, Solapur.[1]
Personal life[]
Bhatia is married to Anuradha Bhatia who is an IRS officer. He is an avid practitioner of meditation, having practiced different types of meditation for over two decades. He is now a preceptor (trainer) of Heartfulness Meditation. During his tenure in professional life, he introduced his staff to meditation practice.[8][9] He and his wife regularly participate and conduct events related to education and holistic wellness.[10]
References[]
- ^ a b "Shri Sanjay Bhatia, I/c Lokayukta, Maharashtra State". lokayukta.maharashtra.gov.in. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ "Lokayukta Maharashtra". lokayukta.maharashtra.gov.in. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ "Sanjay Bhatia becomes new Upa-Lokayukta of Maharashtra - eGov Magazine | Elets". eGov Magazine. 29 August 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- ^ "Sanjay Bhatia sworn in as Upa-Lokayukta of Maharashtra". www.outlookindia.com. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Senior IAS officer Sanjay Bhatia appointed as Upa-Lokayukta of Maharashtra - ET Government". ETGovernment.com. 29 August 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ "Former Mumbai Port Trust chairman sworn in as Upa-Lokayukta". The Indian Express. 29 August 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- ^ "CIDCO Enjoys the First-Mover Advantage: Sanjay Bhatia". eGov Magazine. 4 December 2015. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- ^ Korti, Raju. "Mr Sanjay Bhatia, Retd IAS Officer And Former Chairman MbPT". The Resource Media Consultants. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Mumbai: Port trust chief to retire by month-end". www.mid-day.com. 20 July 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ "Meditation programme has changed millions of lives all over the world, says Kamlesh Patel". Hindustan Times. 26 May 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- Indian Administrative Service officers
- Ombudsmen in India
- Living people
- 1960 births
- Maharashtra politician stubs