Published on : 06 Nov 2025, 9:14 am

Guwahati: Former Assam Director General of Police (DGP) and Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) Bhaskarjyoti Mahanta has resigned from his post, citing reasons of “conscience and fairness.” Mahanta, who took charge as the CIC on April 5, 2023, said that although he had developed a deep emotional connection with the institution, a “special situation” forced him to step down before completing his term.

In a detailed Facebook post, Mahanta wrote that during his tenure, he had tried to make the Information Commission more transparent, efficient, and citizen-friendly, introducing reforms like online RTI applications, video hearings, digitised processes, and strict action against those misusing the Act for personal gain. “I tried to ensure the Informat

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