K Radhashyam takes oath as state CIC
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 21 2023:
Koijam Radhashyam Singh (re tired IPS) has been sworn in as state chief information commissioner (CIC) with Governor Anusuiya Uikey administering the oath of office to him in the swearing in ceremony held at the Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan, here, on Saturday.
Chief minister N Biren, Manipur Legislative Assembly speaker Th Satyabrata Singh, cabinet ministers - Govindas Konthoujam, Dr Sapam Ranjan Singh, L Susindro Meitei, Manipur Lokayukta chairperson justice (retired) T Nandakumar Singh, judges of Manipur High Court, MLAs - Sapam Kunjakeshor Singh and Th Shanti Singh, security advisor Kuldiep Singh, chief secretary, DGP, additional chief secretary MH Khan and other civil and police officers attended the swearing in ceremony along with officers of CRPF and BSF.
Talking to the media, chief minister N Biren informed that the state chief information commissioner has been ap pointed to aid the masses express issues and grievances.
Further stating that the government will appoint requisite number of staff of the Manipur Information Commission, he informed that post creation process is in progress.
According to CIC Radhashyam, his priorities would be to share information required by the citizens and not compromise administration efficiency.
He said that citizens should be well informed so that they can understand the decision making process without affecting any developmental activities.
Radhashyam assured that he will discharge his duties in the larger interest of the public.
On October 19, the Governor of Manipur appointed K Radhashyam Singh as the State Chief Information Commissioner of the Manipur Information Commission.