The Governor of Uttarakhand on Saturday (06.04.2025) appointed Radha Raturi (Retd. IAS:1988:UK), former Chief Secretary of the state, as the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC). She will hold the constitutional post for a term of three years or until she attains the age of 65, whichever is earlier.
Raturi, who retired on March 31, 2025, was the first woman to serve as Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand. Following her retirement, the state government appointed the senior-most IAS officer in the cadre, Anand Bardhan (IAS:1992:UK), as her successor.
She was appointed Chief Secretary on January 31, 2024, succeeding Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu (IAS:1988:UK), whose extended tenure ended on the same day. Though originally slated to retire in March 2024, Raturi’s service was extended twice—each time by six months—before her final retirement on March 31, 2025.
Well before her retirement, Raturi had applied for the post of Chief Information Commissioner, sparking expectations of her appointment to the post.
Prior to her elevation as Chief Secretary, she served as Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister and has held several key positions throughout her distinguished career.
