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Information Commissions (Central and State)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Established under the RTI Act to adjudicate appeals and complaints when public authorities deny or delay information. The Central Information Commission (CIC) handles central entities, while State Information Commissions oversee respective states. Led by a Chief Information Commissioner, they can summon records, impose penalties for non-compliance, and direct disclosure. Their decisions are binding unless challenged in courts. Critics point to staffing deficits and political appointments that erode independence. Nonetheless, strong commissions foster transparency, enabling citizens to track government functioning. By penalizing errant officials and clarifying RTI’s scope, these bodies anchor India’s right-to-know regime, essential for accountable democracy.

Practice Questions

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India?

राष्ट्रपति के लिए योग्यता मानदंड किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

संसद सदस्यों का वेतन का निर्धारण किसकी स्वीकृति से होता है?

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

Who is the head of the government in India?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने निर्वाचन प्रणाली में सुधार किया?

संघीय ढांचे में केंद्र और राज्य सरकारों के बीच शक्ति का विभाजन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

राज्यों के बीच शक्तियों का संतुलन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Constitution?