Chophy will hold office for a period of six years or until he attains the age of 62 years. (Image: NPSC/Facebook)
Kohima, December 22 (MExN):The Governor of Nagaland has appointed A Piteho Chophy as the Chairman of the Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC), with effect from the date he assumes charge.
According to a notification issued by the Personnel & Administrative Reforms Department (Personnel ‘B’ Branch) on December 22, the appointment has been made in exercise of powers conferred under Clause (1) of Article 316 of the Constitution of India, read with Regulation 3 of the Nagaland Public Service Commission (Chairman, Members & Staff) Regulations, 2008.
The notification stated that Chophy will hold office for a period of six years or until he attains the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier, added the notification issued by the Chief Secretary Sentiyanger Imchen.
It further informed that the salary and service conditions of the NPSC Chairman shall be governed by Regulation 4 of the Nagaland Public Service Commission (Chairman, Members & Staff) Regulations, 2008, along with other allowances as admissible from time to time.
In a separate notification issued on the same day, the Governor also appointed three persons as Members of the NPSC for a tenure of six years or until they attain the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier, with effect from the date they assume charge.
The newly appointed Members are: Shri Kenilo Apon, (IAS Retired); Athel O Lotha, (IAS Retired) and S Temsuwati Angh.
The notification stated that the salary of the three Members will be in accordance with Regulation 4 of the Nagaland Public Service Commission (Chairman, Members & Staff) Regulations, 2008, along with other allowances as admissible from time to time.
