Gazette for Notification for the appointment of Justice Shri G.S. Ahluwalia as Welfare Commissioner, Bhopal Gas Victims, Bhopal

**Executive Summary** This notification issued by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers on April 16, 2026, announces the appointment of Justice Shri G.S. Ahluwalia to the post of Commissioner for the welfare of Bhopal gas leak disaster victims. Justice Ahluwalia will hold this concurrent charge alongside his current duties as a Judge of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh. The appointment is effective from the date of assumption of charge and remains valid until the completion of compensation disbursements, his superannuation, or further orders. **Key Points / Main Content** **Appointment and Legal Authority** * The Central Government has appointed Justice Shri G.S. Ahluwalia, a Judge of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, to the post of Commissioner for the welfare of Bhopal gas leak disaster victims. * The appointment is made under the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (3) of section 6 of the Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing of Claims) Act, 1985 (21 of 1985). * Justice Ahluwalia will hold this post as a concurrent charge. **Mandate and Tenure** * The primary responsibility of the role is to oversee the welfare of the victims and the disbursement of pro-rata compensation and ex-gratia. * The term of the appointment begins on the date Justice Ahluwalia assumes charge. * The appointment will conclude upon the earliest of three conditions: the completion of the disbursement process, the appointee’s superannuation, or the issuance of further government orders. **Impact Analysis** **Justice Shri G.S. Ahluwalia** **Impact** He is assigned the additional responsibility of serving as the Commissioner for the welfare of Bhopal gas leak victims while maintaining his current judicial role. **Action Required** He must formally assume charge of the post to initiate his tenure. **Victims of the Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster** **Impact** The appointment ensures continued administrative oversight for the disbursement of their pro-rata compensation and ex-gratia payments. **Action Required** No specific action is required from the victims according to this document; they are the beneficiaries of the Commissioner's oversight. **Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals)** **Impact** The Ministry has exercised its statutory authority to ensure the post of Commissioner is filled to facilitate the processing of claims. **Action Required** The Department is responsible for oversight of the appointment and issuing any further orders as necessitated by the completion of disbursements or the appointee's superannuation.

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