General Administration Department (Kerala)

The General Administration Department (GAD) is typically overseen by the Chief Minister. The incumbent minister incharge is the Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan. Administratively, the department is headed by the Chief Secretary to Government, an IAS officer. The Chief Secretary is supported by Secretaries, Additional Secretaries, Deputy Secretaries, Under Secretaries, and other Secretariat staff. == Functions ==

The major functions of the General Administration Department include: • Coordination and control of Secretariat administration and inter-departmental matters. • Administration of IAS, IPS and IFS cadre management, postings, transfers, and related personnel matters. • Processing of matters related to Cabinet meetings, Cabinet decisions, and official procedures. • State protocol, including visits of the President of India, Prime Minister of India, and foreign dignitaries. • Appointment of heads of departments, key administrative officers, and senior management in government institutions. • Budgeting and administration of Secretariat establishment and services. == Subordinate Institutions / Sections ==

The department operates through various specialized sections, including: • **Cabinet Cell** • **Protocol Division** • **Confidential and Special Services Section** • **Establishment Section** • **Administrative Reforms Wing** ==See also==