Nino Iralu sworn in as Nagaland's new Lokayukta

Retired judge Nino Iralu was officially sworn in as the new Lokayukta of Nagaland on Monday, marking her as the third person to hold this significant post in the state. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the conference hall of the civil secretariat in Kohima.

Iralu succeeds Banuo Z Jamir, who was appointed in December 2022, following a vacancy left by the resignation of the first Lokayukta, Justice Uma Nath Singh, in February 2021. 

Jamir had taken over the post after a long vacancy following the resignation of the state’s first Lokayukta, Justice Uma Nath Singh, in February 2021. During the interim period, Upa-Lokayukta Mayang Lima had handled the responsibilities.

The oath of office to Nino Iralu was administered by Chief Secretary J Alam, while Home Commissioner Anoop Khinchi initiated the proceedings.

The ceremony, held at the conference hall of the civil secretariat in Kohima, was attended by senior government officials, staff of the Lokayukta, and members of Iralu's family.

Iralu is a retired district and sessions judge. Her appointment was made by the governor on the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted under the Nagaland Lokayukta Act, 2017.