AB Venkateswara Rao takes charge as Commissioner of Stationery and Printing Dept

AB Venkateswara Rao, a senior IPS officer, took charge as Commissioner of Stationery and Printing on Friday. The officer inspected the office and assumed command over the Deputy General Manager's chamber, as he had been assigned no separate chamber. AB Venkateswara Rao said after three years, he took command again. The officer admitted that he did not have a thorough understanding of printing and stationery, but that he would discuss it with his colleagues and attempt to improve the department. In response to a question, the officer stated that it is not a non-priority posting. The officer stated, 'The issue of appointments and related services is in the hands of the state government.' On February 8, 2020, the Indian Police Service (IPS) officer was placed on suspension due to alleged misbehaviour in the acquisition of security equipment while serving as the Additional Director General of Police, Intelligence. In the aftermath of the Supreme Court's recent order to reinstate senior IPS officer A.B. Venkateswara Rao, the State administration issued a G.O. on Wednesday appointing him as Commissioner of Printing, Stationery, and Stores Purchase.