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Central Information Commission vs. State Information Commissions

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Both are statutory bodies constituted under the RTI Act. The Central Information Commission (CIC) handles central public authorities (ministries, PSUs), while each State Information Commission (SIC) addresses state departments. Each can summon records, instruct disclosure, and penalize errant officials. However, overlapping jurisdiction can arise for joint ventures or union–state coordination. Appeals to courts are possible if citizens dispute decisions. Critics allege diminishing independence from political influence, meager staff, and backlog of appeals hamper effectiveness. Collaboration between CIC and SICs fosters coherence, ensuring citizens across India exercise the right to information with minimal bureaucratic friction.

Practice Questions

संविधान के किस अनुच्छेद में मौलिक अधिकारों का विवरण है?

संसद के अध्यक्ष को किस नाम से जाना जाता है?

Who among the following can recommend the dissolution of the Lok Sabha?

भारत का संविधान किस वर्ष अपनाया गया था?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of interests of minorities?

संसद में विधेयक पर पुनर्विचार का अधिकार किसे है?

राष्ट्रपति के आदेशों को निरस्त करने का अधिकार किसके पास है?

सूचना का अधिकार किस अधिनियम के अंतर्गत आता है?

संसद द्वारा विधेयक का पुनर्विचार किस अनुच्छेद के अंतर्गत संभव है?