Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has appointed P K Grover, Secretary to officiate as Secretary General, Lok Sabha with effect from July 31, 2014, till the date of his superannuation.

Grover retires on August 31, 2014 and his appointment thereafter as Secretary General will be on contract basis up to October 31, 2014 or until further orders, whichever is earlier, according to an order issued here today.