The Election Commission of Indian (ECI) has approved the appointment of Sushil Kumar Lohani as the next Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, an official said on Friday.
Lohani, a 1995-batch IAS officer, will replace Surendra Kumar, who has been serving as the CEO, Odisha since February, 2018.
In a letter to Odisha Chief Secretary, ECI secretary said: "It may be ensured that Shri Sushil Kumar Lohani takes over the charge of Chief Electoral Officer, Odisha immediately. A compliance to the above effect may be sent within a week."