General deepak Kapoor, PVSM,AVSM,SM,VSM,ADC and Chief of Army Staff took over as the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee at an official ceremony in the South Block from Admiral Sureesh Mehta,PVSM,AVSM,ADC, Chief of Naval Staff and Chairman COSC. Admiral Mehta handed over the baton of Chairman COSC to General Kapoor at an official farewell accorded to him . A resolution lauding the rich contribution of the outgoing Chairman was passed. Admiral Sureesh Mehta was laying down his office after 42 years of service.