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Former Police DG Vinay Kumar Sworn in as Bihar's Chief Information Commissioner
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 04:01 PM
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Former Bihar Police DG Vinay Kumar has been appointed as the state's Chief Information Commissioner, while Anjani Kumar takes the post of State Information Commissioner, following a ceremony by the governor.
The governor of Bihar swore in former Police Director General Vinay Kumar as the state's Chief Information Commissioner on a ceremony held in Patna. The appointment follows Kumar's retirement and a farewell event organized by the Bihar Police in his honor.
During the same session, Anjani Kumar was also sworn in as the State Information Commissioner, expanding the leadership of the state's information commission.
Kumar, who served as Police DG until his retirement, is known for his reforms and anti‑corruption initiatives. His new role is expected to enhance transparency and accountability in state governance.
The Information Commissioner's office is pivotal in implementing the Right to Information Act, ensuring public access to government records. Civil society groups welcomed the appointments as a step toward greater openness.
During the same session, Anjani Kumar was also sworn in as the State Information Commissioner, expanding the leadership of the state's information commission.
Kumar, who served as Police DG until his retirement, is known for his reforms and anti‑corruption initiatives. His new role is expected to enhance transparency and accountability in state governance.
The Information Commissioner's office is pivotal in implementing the Right to Information Act, ensuring public access to government records. Civil society groups welcomed the appointments as a step toward greater openness.