Raj Kumar Goyal Takes Oath as Chief Information Commissioner
New Delhi, December 15, 2025: The President of India administered the oath of office to Shri Raj Kumar Goyal as the Chief Information Commissioner of the Central Information Commission at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. The ceremony, held at 11:00 a.m., marked a significant milestone in the Commission’s ongoing mission to strengthen transparency and accountability in governance.
Shri Goyal, a seasoned administrator with decades of public service experience, is expected to bring proven leadership and efficiency to the Commission’s functioning. His appointment comes at a crucial time when the Commission is intensifying efforts to ensure effective implementation of the Right to Information Act across the country.
Officials present at the ceremony emphasised the importance of empowering citizens with access to information, highlighting the Chief Information Commissioner’s role in upholding democratic values and ensuring accountability within government institutions.
The oath-taking ceremony reaffirmed the Commission’s mandate to serve as a pillar of transparency, enabling citizens to exercise their right to know and strengthening the democratic fabric of the nation.
