shot-button
Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesh Chaturthi
Home > News > India News > Article > Former bureaucrat Arun Goel assumes charge as new Election Commissioner

Former bureaucrat Arun Goel assumes charge as new Election Commissioner

Updated on: 21 November,2022 10:11 AM IST  |  New Delhi
ANI |

Arun Goel a former IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, was on Saturday appointed as Election Commissioner

Former bureaucrat Arun Goel assumes charge as new Election Commissioner

Representational image

Former bureaucrat Arun Goel, assumed charge as the new Election Commissioner of India on Monday.


Arun Goel a former IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, was on Saturday appointed as Election Commissioner.


The Minister of Law and Justice on Saturday notified the appointment made by President Droupadi Murmu.


"The President is pleased to appoint Arun Goel, IAS (Retd.) (PB: 1985) as the Election Commissioner in the Election Commission with effect from the date he assumes the office," it said. 

Also read: Political parties can't consider election symbols as exclusive property: HC

Arun Goel had on Friday taken voluntary retirement from the post of Secretary, Heavy Industries.

He will join Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and Election Commissioner Anup Chandra Pandey in the Election Commission.

Sushil Chandra retired as Chief Election Commissioner in May this year.

This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!

Register for FREE
to continue reading !

This is not a paywall.
However, your registration helps us understand your preferences better and enables us to provide insightful and credible journalism for all our readers.

Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK