President Murmu Administers Oath to Raj Kumar Goyal as CEC
Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan; CIC appointment takes effect immediately
- President administers oath to Raj Kumar Goyal as Chief Information Commissioner
- Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 15
- Appointment strengthens Central Information Commission
- CIC plays key role in transparency and RTI framework
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 15th Dec: President of India Droupadi Murmu on Monday administered the Oath of Office to Raj Kumar Goyal as the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) of the Central Information Commission.
The oath-taking ceremony was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan at 11:00 am, marking the formal assumption of office by Goyal. With this, he takes charge as the head of the Central Information Commission, the apex body responsible for adjudicating matters related to the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
The Central Information Commission plays a crucial role in promoting transparency, accountability and good governance by ensuring effective implementation of the RTI framework across central public authorities.
Raj Kumar Goyal’s appointment comes at a time when the Commission continues to handle a large volume of RTI appeals and complaints, reinforcing citizens’ right to access information and strengthening democratic oversight of public institutions.
