Ripnar Lyngdoh assumes charge as Meghalaya Chief Information Commissioner
Governor GH Vijayashankar administered the oath to the retired IAS official at Lok Bhavan on Thursday.
Governor GH Vijayashankar administered the oath to Chief Information Commissioner Ripnar Lyngdoh at Lok Bhavan on Thursday, November 5. The appointment was made under the Right to Information Act, 2005, according to the Meghalaya Monitor.
Lyngdoh, a retired IAS official, succeeds Chief Information Commissioner Rebecca Suchiang, who passed away in August this year. From August 2023 until October 3 this year, Lyngdoh served as a member of the Meghalaya State Information Commission.
The Personnel and Administrative Reforms (A) Department issued a notification stating that Lyngdoh will hold office for two years from her joining date or until she reaches the age of 65, whichever occurs earlier.
Her tenure, salary, and service conditions will be governed by the Right to Information Rules, 2019. As Chief Information Commissioner, she will exercise the powers and duties provided under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
Chief Secretary Shakil P. Ahammed, Additional Chief Secretary H C Chaudhary, senior officers, and family members were present during the ceremony.