Former IAS officer Dr. S. Natarajan has been appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner of Tamil Nadu, taking on a key constitutional transparency role in the state’s administrative framework. The appointment places him at the helm of the Tamil Nadu State Information Commission, which is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005.
As Chief Information Commissioner, Dr. Natarajan will lead the commission in addressing information-related appeals and complaints, promoting transparency in public authorities and strengthening citizens’ access to government records. His administrative experience is expected to support the commission’s efforts to uphold accountability and the right to information across Tamil Nadu.
