Former IAS officer Raj Kumar Goyal assumed charge as the Chief Information Commissioner on Monday, with eight other information commissioners also taking their oaths.
Raj Kumar Goyal, a former Indian Administrative Service officer, was sworn in as the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) of the Central Information Commission. This appointment strengthens the body responsible for overseeing the Right to Information Act. On the same day, eight additional information commissioners took their oaths of office, expanding the commission's membership. The event underscores the government's commitment to transparency in public administration. Goyal's background in bureaucracy positions him to handle appeals and complaints related to information access effectively. No further details on the ceremony or specific roles were immediately available.