Sonal Mehlawat appointed Director in Lokpal
Babushahi Bureau
New Delhi, July 13, 2026: The Central Government has appointed Sonal Mehlawat, an officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), 2011 batch, as Director in the Lokpal, New Delhi, under the Central Staffing Scheme.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday, the competent authority has approved her appointment for a five-year tenure.
Mehlawat, who was recommended for central deputation by the Department of Defence, will serve as Director in the anti-corruption ombudsman from the date she assumes charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The appointment has been made under the provisions of the Central Staffing Scheme, the DoPT order said.