Explained: The controversy around Alapan Bandyopadhyay, and the action he may face for not reporting to Delhi

Alapan Bandyopadhyay, whose tenure as the chief secretary of the West Bengal government expired on Monday, has been directed by the Centre to appear before the DoPT on Tuesday. In case the IAS officer does not report to Delhi today, what are the actions he is likely to face.

Alapan Bandyopadhyay, whose tenure as the chief secretary of the West Bengal government expired on Monday, has been directed by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) to appear before it on Tuesday. The controversy over the sudden recall of the IAS officer highlights the strained relations between the Centre and West Bengal government. While the Centre has warned to take disciplinary action against Bandyopadhyay for failing to report to the DOPT, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has appointed the IAS officer as her new chief advisor in order to prevent him from leaving the state.