Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, February 11-
Advocate Harpreet Sandhu and Mrs. Pooja Gupta today assumed charge as the new State Information Commissioners of Punjab in the presence of Punjab Chief Information Commissioner Inderpal Singh Dhanna, SIC Dr. Bhupinder Singh, Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal and Virinderjit Singh Billing.
Advocate Harpreet Sandhu, a distinguished lawyer, environmentalist, nature artist and author previously served as the Additional Advocate General for Punjab. He has also served as the Chairman of Punjab Infotech and is globally recognized for his work in legal studies.
Speaking on his appointment, Advocate Harpreet Sandhu said, "I thank the Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, for entrusting me with this important responsibility. I am committed to ensuring transparency and accountability in the functioning of public administration and I will work diligently to serve the people of Punjab."
Pooja Gupta, a prominent social worker and educationist also took charge as State Information Commissioner. Reflecting on her new role, she shared, "I extend my heartfelt thanks to the Punjab Government for appointing me to this position.