Retired IAS Officer S. Natarajan Appointed Tamil Nadu Chief Information Commissioner

Retired IAS officer S. Natarajan has been appointed as Chief Information Commissioner of Tamil Nadu, marking a significant administrative development in the state's information governance structure. The appointment signals the government's commitment to strengthening the state's Right to Information (RTI) framework under the statutory authority.

Alongside Natarajan's appointment, the Tamil Nadu government has also named four State Information Commissioners to serve on the commission. S. Mahalakshmi, T.K. Shabeer, C.B. Meena, and P. Mahalingam have been appointed to the positions, ensuring the commission has adequate representation and capacity to handle RTI applications and complaints across the state.

The State Information Commission functions as an independent quasi-judicial body responsible for adjudicating RTI appeals and complaints filed by citizens. The appointments of experienced administrators and officials to the commission underscore the state's focus on promoting transparency and accountability in public administration.

With these appointments, the commission is expected to strengthen its operational efficiency and ensure timely disposal of pending RTI cases. The constitution of the full bench with the Chief Information Commissioner and State Information Commissioners provides the institutional framework necessary for effective implementation of information access rights across Tamil Nadu.