Meghalaya Appoints New State Chief Information Commissioner

: Former IAS officer Ripnar Lyngdoh was sworn in as Meghalaya ’s State Chief Information Commissioner on Thursday, filling the vacant post under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar administered the oath of office at Lok Bhavan in Shillong. The ceremony was attended by Chief Secretary Shakil P Ahammed, Additional Chief Secretary to the Governor HC Chaudhary, senior government officials, and members of Lyngdoh’s family. According to a notification issued by the Personnel and Administrative Reforms (A) Department, Lyngdoh’s tenure will be for two years from the date she assumes charge or until she turns 65, whichever comes first. Her tenure, salary and other service conditions will be governed by the Right to Information Rules, 2019. As State Chief Information Commissioner, Lyngdoh will head the Meghalaya State Information Commission and discharge the powers and responsibilities assigned to the office under the RTI Act, 2005.