Central Information Commission
Formation:
- It was established by the Central Government in 2005, under the provisions of the Right to Information Act (2005). It is not a constitutional body.
Composition:
- It shall consist of the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and such number of Central Information Commissioners not exceeding 10 as may be deemed necessary
Appointment:
They are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister.
Tenure:
- The Chief Information Commissioner and an Information Commissioner shall hold office for such a term as prescribed by the Central Government or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
- They are not eligible for reappointment.
Power and Functions of CIC:
- It is the duty of the Commission to receive and inquire into a complaint from any person regarding information request under RTI, 2005.
- The Commission can order an inquiry into any matter if there are reasonable grounds (suo-moto power).
- While inquiring, the Commission has the powers of a civil court in respect of summoning, requiring documents etc.
Consider the following statements with respect to Central Information Commission:
- It is a constitutional body.
- Chief Information Commissioner is not eligible for reappointment.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- A. Only 1
- B. Only 2
- C. Both 1 and 2
- D.Neither of them
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