Punjab News : Advocate Harpreet Sandhu and Mrs. Pooja Gupta officially assumed office as Punjab’s new State Information Commissioners today, in the presence of Punjab Chief Information Commissioner Shri Inderpal Singh Dhanna, along with State Information Commissioners Dr. Bhupinder Singh, Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal, and Virinderjit Singh Billing.
The swearing-in ceremony took place earlier at Punjab Raj Bhawan, where Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria administered the oath of office to both officials.
Advocate Harpreet Sandhu, a distinguished lawyer, environmentalist, nature artist, and author, previously served as Punjab’s Additional Advocate General. He has also held the position of Chairman of Punjab Infotech and is internationally recognized for his expertise in legal studies.
As the author of several books on legal comparative studies, Advocate Sandhu holds a Practice Diploma in International Human Rights and Criminal Procedure from the College of Law of England and Wales. His contributions to the legal field have earned him widespread respect, and he has represented India as an Ambassador of Goodwill to France under the RI GSE Program.
Expressing gratitude for his appointment, Advocate Sandhu stated, “I sincerely thank the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, for entrusting me with this crucial role. I am committed to upholding transparency and accountability in public administration and will work diligently for the people of Punjab.”
Mrs. Pooja Gupta, a renowned social worker and educationist, also assumed office as State Information Commissioner. Speaking about her new role, she said, “I am grateful to the Punjab Government for this opportunity. I am dedicated to promoting transparency, fairness, and efficiency in the Right to Information framework, ensuring better access to information for all citizens.”
Both commissioners reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening transparency, accountability, and public trust in Punjab’s governance. They emphasized their dedication to upholding the Right to Information Act with integrity, ensuring that citizens have improved access to government information. The ceremony was attended by their family members, adding to the significance of the occasion.