Lagatar24 Desk
Guwahati, June 14: Anurag Goel, an Indian Administrative Officer (IAS), has been chosen to serve as Assam’s new Chief Electoral Officer, as per an official statement.
Anurag Goel IAS was chosen by the Election Commission of India in consultation with the Government of Assam to serve as the Chief Electoral Officer of Assam, according to a statement released by the Assam Secretariat.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 13A of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 (43 of 1950), the Election Commission of India in consultation with the Government of Assam hereby designates Shri Anurag Goel, IAS (AM: 1996) as the Chief Electoral Officer for the State of Assam with effect from the date he takes over charge and until further orders in place of Nitin Kumar Shivdas Khade, IAS”, the statement read.
According to the statement, Chief Electoral Officer, Assam cannot hold any other positions under the Assam government while serving.
“Anurag Goel shall cease to hold and hand over forthwith the charge of all or any charges of work under the Government of Assam, which he may be holding before such assumption of office. Anurag Goel while functioning as the Chief Electoral Officer, Assam shall not hold any additional charge whatsoever under the Government of Assam except that he should be designated Principal Secretary to the Government in charge of Election Department in the State Secretariat”, the statement added.
