Rajni Kant Verma, a 1984 batch Indian Administrative Services (IAS) of Arunachal, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territories (AGMUT) took over as the Principal Secretary, Power, of Delhi Government.
Verma who had served in different capacities took reins from senior 1979 batch IAS officer Shakti Sharma who was holding the additional charge of Power. Prior to returning to Delhi, Verma held the charge of Principal Secretary Public Works Department (PWD) of Goa.
Verma who was the Transport Commissioner in 2011 led the turnaround in the transport sector for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Several projects related to Commonwealth Games could be executed or completed due to Verma.
He is considered adept at the public delivery system that the Government needs to reach out to people in the Assembly election this year. Verma had served as VAT commissioner; the VAT act was drafted by him.