Tilak Gajmer takes oath as State Information Commissioner

Friday, Oct 09, 2026 11:30 [IST]

Last Update: Friday, Oct 09, 2026 05:46 [IST]

Tilak Gajmer takes oath as State Information Commissioner

GANGTOK,: The swearing-in ceremony of the State Information Commissioner, organised by the Department of Personnel, was held on Thursday at Lok Bhawan, Gangtok, in the presence of Governor Om Prakash Mathur as the chief guest.

Governor Mathur administered the oath of office to the newly appointed State Information Commissioner, Tilak Gajmer, following the reading of the notification of his appointment by Secretary, Home Department, Tenzing T. Kaleon.

The appointment was notified by the Department of Personnel vide Notification No. 100/Gen/DOP dated October 6, 2026.

The ceremony was attended by Chief Secretary R. Telang, senior government officials and dignitaries.

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay extended his heartiest congratulations to Tilak Gajmer on being appointed as the State Information Commissioner of Sikkim and on taking the oath of office today.

“I extend my best wishes to him as he assumes this important responsibility. May his experience and commitment further strengthen transparency, accountability and citizens’ right to information in the State.Wishing him a successful and meaningful tenure in service of the people of Sikkim,” said the Chief Minister.

Sikkim at a Glance

  • Area: 7096 Sq Kms
  • Capital: Gangtok
  • Altitude: 5,840 ft
  • Population: 6.10 Lakhs
  • Topography: Hilly terrain elevation from 600 to over 28,509 ft above sea level
  • Climate:
  • Summer: Min- 13°C - Max 21°C
  • Winter: Min- 0.48°C - Max 13°C
  • Rainfall: 325 cms per annum
  • Language Spoken: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, English, Hindi