Central Information Commission — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about the Central Information Commission (CIC): 1. The CIC can impose penalties on Public Information Officers for willful delay in providing information. 2. The decisions of CIC can be directly challenged in the Supreme Court. 3. The CIC has jurisdiction over all private companies in India. 4. The tenure of Information Commissioners is fixed at 5 years or until age 65, whichever is earlier. Which of the statements given above are correct?

The 2019 amendment to the Right to Information Act primarily affected which aspect of the Central Information Commission?

Which of the following bodies/institutions can be brought under the purview of RTI through the Central Information Commission? 1. Political parties receiving substantial government funding 2. Private universities receiving government grants 3. NGOs substantially financed by government 4. Cooperative societies registered under state laws 5. Public sector banks

Consider the following about the appointment process of Central Information Commission members: 1. The selection committee is headed by the Prime Minister 2. The Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha is a member of the selection committee 3. The President of India makes the final appointment 4. The appointees cannot be reappointed after their tenure Which of the above statements are correct?

The Central Information Commission's power to impose penalties under Section 20 of RTI Act can be exercised when: