New Delhi, March 21 -- The Ministry of Law and Justice on Friday notified the appointment of Justice Harish Tandon, currently serving as a judge in the Calcutta High Court, as the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court.

The official notification stated that, in accordance with the powers vested by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President has approved the appointment of Justice Harish Tandon to this esteemed position, effective from the date he assumes office.

Justice Harish Tandon was recommended for the position of Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court by the Collegium led by Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna.

This recommendation follows the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Chakrad...