Barowalia sworn in as Lokayukta HP

Shimla: Justice Chander Bhushan Barowalia (Retd.) was sworn in as the Lokayukta of Himachal Pradesh in the presence of Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at a ceremony held at Raj Bhawan, Shimla today.

The ceremony took place at the Darbar Hall of the Raj Bhawan, where Chief Secretary R.D. Dhiman conducted the proceedings of the oath ceremony and read out the warrant of appointment issued by the Governor.

The Secretary to the Governor Rajesh Sharma obtained the signature of the Lokayukta on the oath form.

Lady Governor Angha Arlekar, Justice L.S.Panta, Former Judge of Supreme Court of India and former Lokayukta of Himachal Pradesh, former judges, Sanjay Kundu, Director General of Police, Senior officers of State Government and other prominent people were also present on the occasion.