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11 November, 2023
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RTI Act 2005 |
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What is the significance of RTI Act 2005?
What about Information Commissions?
About |
CIC |
SIC |
Constituted by |
Central Government |
State Government |
Composition |
Consists of a Chief Information Commissioner and not more than 10 Information Commissioners |
Consists of a State Chief Information Commissioner and not more than 10 State Information Commissioners |
Appointment |
President on the recommendation of select committee |
Governor on the recommendation of select committee |
Select Committee |
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Tenure of the members |
As prescribed by the Central Government or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier |
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Salary, allowances, other service conditions |
As per the RTI Amendment Act 2019, it shall be as prescribed by the Central Government |
What are the concerns in the Information Commission?
Supreme Court has cautioned the government that the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 would be reduced to a dead letter if Information Commissions are not staffed.
Source: The Hindu
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