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Retired IAS Officer S. Natarajan Appointed Tamil Nadu Chief Information Commissioner
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 06:24 PM
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The Tamil Nadu government has named former IAS officer S. Natarajan as the state's Chief Information Commissioner, overseeing the Right to Information framework.
The Tamil Nadu administration announced the appointment of retired Indian Administrative Service officer S. Natarajan as the state's Chief Information Commissioner. In his new role, Natarajan will head the Tamil Nadu Information Commission, the body responsible for enforcing the Right to Information (RTI) Act within the state.
The Chief Information Commissioner oversees the adjudication of RTI appeals, ensures public authorities comply with disclosure obligations, and promotes transparency in governance. The office also monitors the performance of Information Commissioners and provides guidance on procedural matters.
S. Natarajan, who retired after a career in the IAS, has previously held senior positions in various state departments, bringing extensive administrative experience to the post. His appointment is expected to strengthen the commission's capacity to address pending RTI cases and improve public access to information.
Stakeholders have welcomed the move, noting that seasoned bureaucrats can enhance the effectiveness of the RTI regime, thereby reinforcing accountability and citizen participation in Tamil Nadu's governance.
The Chief Information Commissioner oversees the adjudication of RTI appeals, ensures public authorities comply with disclosure obligations, and promotes transparency in governance. The office also monitors the performance of Information Commissioners and provides guidance on procedural matters.
S. Natarajan, who retired after a career in the IAS, has previously held senior positions in various state departments, bringing extensive administrative experience to the post. His appointment is expected to strengthen the commission's capacity to address pending RTI cases and improve public access to information.
Stakeholders have welcomed the move, noting that seasoned bureaucrats can enhance the effectiveness of the RTI regime, thereby reinforcing accountability and citizen participation in Tamil Nadu's governance.