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Raj Kumar Goyal Appointed Chief Information Commissioner Why in News? Raj Kumar Goyal has taken oath as the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC), administered by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking an important development in India’s transparency and accountability framework under the Right to Information regime. This appointment comes at a time when issues of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The CIC upheld Rashtrapati Bhavan’s response to an RTI query, stating no records of former President Kovind returning decisions exist. The petitioner argued for transparency and accountability, challenging the lack of information on the President’s legislative actions. About Central Information Commission: Established: The CIC was established on October 12, 2005. Purpose: …
Read MoreState Information Commission (SIC): Members and Appointment The Right to Information Act of 2005 (RTI Act) mandates the establishment of a State Information Commission (SIC) in each state. All states have constituted SICs through official notifications in their gazettes. The SIC is a high-powered independent body that adjudicate on complaints and appeals related to information …
Read MoreIntroduction Central Information Commission (CIC) is a statutory body. It Established under the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act) to ensure the implementation of the Act and to promote transparency and accountability in the working of the government. The CIC has jurisdiction over all Central Public Authorities (CPAs), which are defined under the RTI …
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