CIC

Question 1

Is CIC a constitutional or non constitutional body? State reason

Answer 1

Central information Commission is a Non Constitutional body because it was established through an Official Gazette Notification under the RTI Act, 2005

Question 2

Composition of CIC

Appointed by

Answer 2

Consists of Chief Information Commissioner + not more than 10 Information Commissioners

Appointed. by the President on recommendation of a committee ( consisting of PM as chairperson, Leader of Opposition in LS, a Union Cabinet Minister)

Question 3

Tenure and reappointment of members of central information commission

Answer 3

Tenure - 5 year or 65 year age whichever is earlier

Not eligible for reappointment

Question 4

Removal grounds for members of CIC

Answer 4

Insolvent
convicted of an offence
engaged in paid employment
unfit to continue
acquired financial interest which affect his office

In addition president can remove on proved misbehavior->that case->matter goes to SC->IF APPROVED->REMOVE