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Ripnar Lyngdoh sworn in as Meghalaya State Chief Information Commissioner

5 November 2026

Ripnar Lyngdoh has taken oath as the State Chief Information Commissioner of Meghalaya. Her term is two years from the date she assumes charge, or until she turns 65, whichever comes first. Chief Secretary Dr Shakil P Ahammed and Isawanda Laloo, Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Department, were present at the ceremony, along with other senior officials. The post had been vacant after the death of the former Chief Information Commissioner, Rebecca V Suchiang, in August 2026. The State Chief Information Commissioner heads the State Information Commission, the appellate body for citizens who are refused information by a public authority in the State. A State Information Commission is set up by the State Government and decides second appeals and complaints. The Information and Public Relations Department of Meghalaya announced the swearing in.

Office: Meghalaya State Chief Information Commissioner Term: Two years from assuming charge, or until age 65 Chief Secretary present: Dr Shakil P Ahammed, IAS

Why it matters for exams: The office of State Chief Information Commissioner is created by the Right to Information Act, 2005, and Meghalaya's Chief Secretary is Dr Shakil P Ahammed — office-and-holder pairs are routinely asked.

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5 November 2026 Source: Government of Meghalaya, Information and Public Relations Department

In plain words

RTI Right to Information — The Right to Information Act, 2005 created the Central and State Information Commissions.