The Election Commission of India has given its nod to the appointment of IAS officer Pawan Kumar Sain (IAS:2005:AGMUT) as the next Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Arunachal Pradesh, succeeding Padmini Singla (IAS:2002:AGMUT).
The formal communication of the Election Commission’s decision, dated September 14, 2023, was addressed to the Chief Secretary of the Arunachal Pradesh Government. The letter conveyed the Commission’s approval of Sain’s appointment and requested the state government to officially publish the notification in the Arunachal Pradesh State Gazette.
Sain will assume his new role with immediate effect, relinquishing any previous charges or roles held within the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, and will continue to serve until further orders.
