Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya administered the oath of office and allegiance to the Chief Information Commissioner and four State Information Commissioners during a dignified oath-taking ceremony held at Raj Bhavan on Monday. Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini was also present on the occasion.
The Governor first administered the oath of office and allegiance to former Chief Secretary and newly appointed Chief Information Commissioner Sh. TVSN Prasad (Retired IAS officer). Also, four newly appointed State Information Commissioners, Sh. Amarjit Singh (Retired HCS officer), Sh. Karmaveer Saini, Smt. Neeta Kheda and Sh. Sanjay Madan were also administered the oath of office and allegiance.
The Governor described the role of the Chief Information Commissioner and State Information Commissioners as important in ensuring transparency and accountability in democracy. He said he expected from the newly appointed commissioners that they will discharge their duties with fairness, honesty and dedication, so that the Right to Information can be further strengthened.
On this occasion, Haryana Education Minister Sh. Mahipal Dhanda, Agriculture Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana, Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Director General of Police Sh. Shatrujeet Kapur, senior administrative officers, former ministers, former MLAs, heads of various departments and other dignitaries were present.