New Chief Information Commissioner

Retired IAS officer D Thangaraj, retired IPS officer M R Pujar, Gadag-based doctor Shekar D Sajjanar and an advocate from Shimoga, Rama Naik took charge as Information Commissioners.

Governor H R Bhardwaj administered them the oath of office at a function in Raj Bhavan. Chief Minister Yeddyurappa, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister S Suresh Kumar and Chief Secretary S V Ranganath were present.