The Cabinet Secretary is a position of immense administrative power and influence, responsible for the smooth functioning of the executive branch of the government.
Who is the highest ranking civil servant of India?
Asked in School Lecturer (School Edu.) 2018 3 2018 · Topic: The Governance System (Role of Civil Services in a Democracy)
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