The Establishment Ministry is preparing another Tit list’ of officials for posting as deputy commissioners (DCs).

Sources concerned said they would be posted in small batches.

They pointed out that this would be done to avert sharp reaction from the Opposition which smelled foul play in the recent posting of 21 new DCs and transfer of 10 DCs.

Most of the new DC Is have joined their posts, the sources said.

The recent postingsand transfers evoked bitter criticism from the Opposition which claimed that it was being done before the general Sections to suit the needs of the ’rtiling party.

The sources however said that except a lew, the new DCs are known for professionalism' and 'no inclination’ towards any political camp.

Meanwhile, the Establishment Ministry has almost finalised a fitlist' of 160 officials for posting as additional deputy commissioners (ADCs) in districts.

The list would he placed before the authorities concerned soon for final selection and approval.

Most of (he officials in the list are from the 1982 special batch of administrative cadre.

There are now 52 vacant posts of ADCs in districts, the sources mentioned.