1984 batch IAS KBS Sidhu retired from govt service on his birthday
MGSIPA officers and staff organised a farewell for Sidhu
Chandigarh, July 31, 2021: 1984 batch IAS and presently Special Chief Secretary Punjab, KBS Sidhu retired on his birthday today after serving for 37 years in various capacities in the government in the state and the centre. He has been working as DG, MAGSIPA.
He was given a warm farewell by the officers and staff of MAGSIPA. Apart from the pics of this event Sidhu also shared a rare photo of 1984 batch IAS officers taken in 1984 during training when he was a young IAS recruit.
He shared a message on his FB wall in the morning today as under:
Read complete message:
Thanksgiving on the eve of my superannuation (my message today in the Punjab Cadre IAS Group)
I have worn (pun intended) the tag of IAS for nearly 37 years. It has indeed been a rare privilege to have done so and I am truly beholden to innumerable persons who made this journey smooth, comfortable and worthwhile.
During my career in the Civil Service, I have made great friends, met some fantastic people, including colleagues and have garnered varied, unique and rich experiences.
Group photo of 1984 batch IAS probationers share by KBS Sidhu
But time has come to shed this tag to begin my second innings as an ordinary citizen of this great Nation. Needless to say, I shall rededicate myself completely to public service— without being a public servant.
It shall be my utmost endeavour not to bother my friends from the Service for any favours or preferential treatment— but should I be in a position to be of any assistance, "Be assured/ my person, my extremest means/ Lie all unlock'd to your occasions.”
Finally, “I can make no other answer, but, thanks, and thanks, and ever thanks.”
See you on the other side! (Will exit this Group soon).
KBS Sidhu.
How Sidhu feels after retiring from service ?His tweeted in the late evening today.