The CIC, which hears appeals and complaints under the Right to Information (RTI) Act: Reports
NEW DELHI: The Centre has invited applications from eligible candidates for the appointment of up to two information commissioners to the Central Information Commission (CIC).
The CIC, which hears appeals and complaints under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, is headed by a chief information commissioner and can have a maximum of 10 information commissioners.“It is proposed to appoint Information Commissioners, not exceeding two, as may be deemed necessary in the Central Information Commission,” the Department of Personnel and Training said in
an order issued on October 22 Eligible candidates can submit their applications in the prescribed format by November 20.
According to its website, the CIC is currently functioning at full strength, with a chief information commissioner and 10 information commissioners.
Under the RTI Act, information commissioners must be persons of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism, mass media, administration or governance.
Candidates aged 65 or above are ineligible. Those serving in government departments or other organisations must forward their applications through the proper channel.
