SHILLONG, NOV 5: Ripnar Lyngdoh, IAS (Retd.), was sworn in as the State Chief Information Commissioner on Thursday.
Governor C.H. Vijayashankar administered the oath of office to her at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan, Shillong.Chief Secretary Shakil P. Ahammed, Additional Chief Secretary to the Governor H.C. Chaudhary, senior officers, and family members and relatives of Lyngdoh were present during the ceremony.
As per the notification issued by the Personnel and Administrative Reforms (A) Department, Government of Meghalaya, Lyngdoh will hold office for a period of two years from the date of joining or until attaining the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.Her tenure, salary and other conditions of service will be governed by the Right to Information Rules, 2019.
As State Chief Information Commissioner, she will discharge the duties and exercise the powers entrusted to the office under the provisions of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
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