The Nagaland government, on Tuesday, announced the appointment of T John Longkumar (IPS:1991:CG), a retired DGP, as the State Election Commissioner. The appointment is effective from the date of assuming charge and is set for 5 years or until he reaches the age of 65, or until further orders, whichever occurs earlier.
The conditions and terms of T John Longkumer’s appointment as the State Election Commissioner will be governed by Rule 3, 5, 6, 7 & 8 of the State Election Commissioner (Condition of Service) Rule 2023. This information was conveyed through a notification issued by the Additional Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, and it was published in the Nagaland Gazette Extraordinary on January 30.