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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

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution?

लोकसभा का कार्यकाल कितने वर्षों का होता है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the impeachment of the President?

भारत का संविधान किस वर्ष अपनाया गया था?

In India, the power to declare war and peace is vested in which of the following?

Which of the following is the highest court of appeal in India?

संसद में विधेयक पर पुनर्विचार का अधिकार किसे है?

उच्च न्यायालयों का गठन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?

राष्ट्रपति की अनुपस्थिति में संसद में किस सत्र को आयोजित किया जाता है?

न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस प्रावधान को शामिल किया गया है?