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New Delhi : The Chief Information Commissioner Y K Sinha on November 7, 2020, administered the oath of office to Information Commissioners: Heeralal Samariya, Ms Saroj Punhani, and Uday Mahurkar, at a swearing-in ceremony organised in Central Information Commission. With their induction, the total number of Information Commissioners including the Chief Information Commissioner has risen to 8 in the Central Information Commission.
Heeralal Samariya, a former IAS officer, was Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, in Government of India before retirement. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. His area of expertise includes Administration and Governance.
Ms Saroj Punhani, an IA&AS officer, before joining as Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission, was holding the post of Deputy Comptroller & Auditor General (HR & Training) in Government of India. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities. Her area of expertise includes Administration and Governance.
Uday Mahurkar, a veteran journalist, before joining as Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission, was functioning as Senior Deputy Editor with a leading media house. He graduated from Maharaja Sayajirao University in Indian History, Culture and Archaeology. His area of expertise includes his vast experience in media, according to a PIB release.