Subject: Polity
State Information Commissions function similarly to the Central Information Commission but operate at the state level under the RTI Act. They are composed of a Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners, with fixed tenure and service conditions to ensure their impartiality. The RTI Amendment Act of 2019 has brought additional changes to enhance their effectiveness.
In simple language, these commissions ensure that citizens can access state government information as easily as information from the central government. They play a crucial role in promoting transparency in state administration, dealing with appeals, and enforcing compliance with the RTI Act.
Recent improvements under the RTI Amendment Act have aimed at streamlining their processes and strengthening accountability within state governments.