Nagpur: In a significant development for transparency and governance, Rahul Pande from Nagpur officially took oath as the new State Chief Information Commissioner of Maharashtra on Monday, April 21. The oath-taking ceremony was held at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai, and was presided over by Maharashtra Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan.

Alongside Pande, three newly appointed State Information Commissioners—Ravindra Thakre, Prakash Indalkar, and Gajanan Nimdev—were also sworn in during the ceremony. The event was attended by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and other senior government officials.

The formal proceedings began with the rendition of the National Anthem and State Song. Secretary to the Governor, Dr. Prashant Narnaware, read out the official notification regarding the appointments. The event concluded with the National Anthem.

Several dignitaries marked their presence at the event, including MLC Parinay Phuke, Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik, and Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Brijesh Singh. Senior journalists and notable personalities from various sectors also attended the ceremony.

Rahul Pande’s appointment as State Chief Information Commissioner is expected to further strengthen the implementation of the Right to Information Act in Maharashtra, reinforcing transparency and accountability in governance.