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 of office to Ripnar Lyngdoh as the Chief Information Commissioner under the Right to Information Act, 2005, on Thursday at Lok Bhavan in Shillong, according to the Meghalaya Monitor.
The appointment of Lyngdoh, a retired IAS official, follows the death of Chief Information Commissioner Rebecca Suchiang in August this year. From August 2023 until October 3 this year, Lyngdoh served as a member of the Meghalaya State Information Commission.
A notification from the Personnel and Administrative Reforms (A) Department states that Lyngdoh will hold office for two years from her joining date or until she reaches 65 years of age, whichever occurs earlier.
Her tenure, salary, and other service conditions will be governed by the Right to Information Rules, 2019. As Chief Information Commissioner, she will exercise the powers and duties entrusted to the office under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
Chief Secretary Shakil P. Ahammed, Additional Chief Secretary H C Chaudhary, several senior officers, and relatives of Lyngdoh were present during the ceremony.