Informational commisions Flashcards
When did the RTI Act come into force?
The RTI Act came into force in October 2005.
When was the Union Government’s RTI portal launched?
The Union Government’s RTI portal was launched in 2013.
What significant change did the Right to Information (Amendment) Act, 2019 introduce?
The 2019 amendment gives the Union Government unilateral power over the tenure and salaries of information commissioners.
Under which section of the RTI Act 2005 was the Central Information Commission constituted?
The Central Information Commission was constituted under Section 12 of the RTI Act 2005.
What is the term of office for the Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners?
They are appointed for a term of 5 years or until they reach 65 years of age, whichever comes first.
Are the Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners eligible for reappointment?
No, they are not eligible for reappointment.
What is the composition of the Central Information Commission?
The Commission consists of a Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and up to 10 Central Information Commissioners (ICs) as deemed necessary.
What is the salary of the Chief Information Commissioner?
The CIC receives the same salary as the Chief Election Commissioner.
Q: Who is the incumbent Chief Information Commissioner as of November 6, 2023?
A: The incumbent Chief Information Commissioner is Heeralal Samariya.
Which CIC was the first woman to hold the position?
Answer: Deepak Sandhu was the fourth CIC and one of the two women to hold the position.
Term of CIC
5/65
Which state has the highest number of pending appeals under the RTI Act?
Maharashtra has the highest number of pending appeals, with 115,524 appeals.
When was Satark Nagrik Sangathan established?
Satark Nagrik Sangathan was founded in 2003 as the Society for Citizens Vigilance Initiatives (SCVI).
