Former Chief Secretary Takes Over Election Commission Role
In a significant administrative development, the state of Tripura has welcomed a new state election commissioner. Manoj Kumar, who previously served as the chief secretary, has been appointed to this crucial position overseeing electoral processes in the state.
Official Notification Confirms Appointment
The appointment was formally announced through an official notification issued by the state government. The document revealed that Saradhindu Chaudhury, an IAS officer who had been serving as the state election commissioner, completed his tenure on Friday, creating the vacancy.
The notification specifically stated: "Whereas, Saradindu Chaudhury, IAS(Retd) has completed his tenure as state election commissioner under sub-rule(4) of Rule 3 of the Tripura Panchayats (Constitution of State Panchayat Election Commission) Rules, 1993, the governor is pleased to appoint Manoj Kumar, a retired IAS officer, as the new state election commissioner."
Key Details of the Transition
The official communication was signed by Abhishek Singh, who serves as the secretary of the rural development department. This procedural change comes under the framework established by the Tripura Panchayats Rules from 1993, which govern the constitution and functioning of the State Panchayat Election Commission.
Both officials involved in this transition are retired Indian Administrative Service officers, bringing considerable administrative experience to the election commission. The smooth transition ensures continuity in the electoral oversight mechanisms that are vital for democratic processes at the local government level.
The appointment of Manoj Kumar marks an important moment for Tripura's electoral administration as the state prepares for future panchayat elections and other local body polls under new leadership.
