An official release said she would look after the administrative law wing.
"She will also look after Information Technology, Limited Insolvency Examination, National Insolvency Examination, Finance and Accounts and Communication," it added.
Vijayawargiya was a member of Bankruptcy Law Reforms Committee (BLRC) based on which, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has been framed.
According to the release, she has 35 years experience in various fields of law and also played a key role in drafting the Code.