President Mrs. Droupadi Murmu recently appointed Sh. Heeralal Samariya as the new Chief Information Commissioner, marking a significant milestone in the country’s governance. President Murmu administered the oath of office to Samariya, making him the first Dalit to have been appointed to the post. He replaced Sh. Y. K. Sinha who retired on 3/10/23. Notably, Sh. Wajahat Habibullah was the first Chief Information Officer.
The Chief Information Commissioner holds a pivotal role in overseeing and ensuring the implementation of the Right to Information (RTI), a statutory right given to Indian citizens by our parliament.
