THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The post to be given to M Sivasankar, who returned to service after suspension, will be known today. An order reinstating him was issued on Tuesday but as it was a holiday yesterday, he was not able to assume charge.

An officer under suspension usually returns to the same post after the period of suspension. However, it is not sure whether Sivasankar will be given the same post itself.

Sivasankar has a term of service till January 24, 2023. Sivasankar, who was loyal to the chief minister is preparing for his return after a year and five months out of service. Sivasankar was suspended for a year on July 6, 2020 after his links with the accused in the gold smuggling case through a diplomatic channel, surfaced.

Sivasankar was later arraigned after a probe by customs, enforcement and vigilance. He was also charged in a gold smuggling case and the corruption case in Life Mission. The ED and the customs had arrested him. He was jailed for 98 days.