Arunachal: Professor Pradip Lingfa sworn in as APPSC Chairman

Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Lt. General KT Parnaik, (Retd.) administered the oath of office to the new APPSC Chairman

Prof. Pradip Lingfa was today sworn in as the Chairman of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, a much awaited development for the frontier state that has witnessed prolonged agitation over the proper functioning of the statutory body.

Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Lt. General KT Parnaik, (Retd.) administered the ‘Oath of Office’ and ‘Oath of Secrecy’ to Pradip Lingfa at the Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan. Chief Minister Pema Khandu was also present on the occasion.

The other members of the APPSC are Rosy Taba Gongo, Koj Tari.

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu took to X and said, “Heartiest congratulations to Prof Pradip Lingfa Ji on being sworn in as the Chairman, Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC).”

Heartiest congratulations to Prof Pradip Lingfa Ji on being sworn in as the Chairman, Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC).

Hon’ble Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Lt. General KT Parnaik Ji (Retd.) administered the oath of office and secrecy at Raj Bhawan,… pic.twitter.com/SIV3tVA60Y

— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) January 21, 2024

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein also took to social media and said, “Heartiest congratulations to Dr. Pradip Lingfa on being sworn in as the new Chairman of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission today at Raj Bhawan, Itanagar.

I’m hopeful that Dr Lingfa’s Chairmanship will usher in greater efficiency and transparency, ensuring that meritocracy remains at the forefront of our recruitment process.

Pleased to be part of the oath taking ceremony, administered by Hon’ble Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik ji (Retd), alongside Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri @PemaKhanduBJP ji and others.”

Heartiest congratulations to Dr. Pradip Lingfa on being sworn in as the new Chairman of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission today at Raj Bhawan, Itanagar.

I'm hopeful that Dr Lingfa's Chairmanship will usher in greater efficiency and transparency, ensuring that… pic.twitter.com/aVsd0uszQz

— Chowna Mein (@ChownaMeinBJP) January 21, 2024

Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Bamang Felix also posted on X stating, “Today marks a new beginning for the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission with Prof. Pradip Lingfa sworn in as Chairman. We’re optimistic about the renewed commitment to integrity and excellence Prof. Lingfa’s leadership will bring to the #APPSC. Upholding the trust of the people of #ArunachalPradesh remains stronger than ever.”

Today marks a new beginning for the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission with Prof. Pradip Lingfa sworn in as Chairman. We’re optimistic about the renewed commitment to integrity and excellence Prof. Lingfa’s leadership will bring to the #APPSC. Upholding the trust of the… pic.twitter.com/ZF6u4vATD7

— BamangFelix@Official (@felix_bamang) January 21, 2024

The 5 member Commission had been functioning with only one member-Jarken Gamlin and without a chairman since October 2022, after former Chairman Nipo Nabam and three other members resigned from their posts amid the controversy over the question paper leak issue in the APPSC assistant engineer (civil) exams held in 2022.

The Pema Khandu-led Arunachal cabinet gave the go ahead for the appointments in its meeting on December 12. The Cabinet decision followed recommendations of the Screening Committee for selection of chairman and member of APPSC and also the Gauhati High Court judgement dated 8th December.
The chairman and members will hold the office for a period of six years from the date on which they join office or till the age of 62.

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