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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

अभियोजक की नियुक्ति किस प्रावधान के तहत होती है?

Which of the following is a power of the Vice President of India?

मौलिक अधिकारों की सुरक्षा के लिए नागरिकों को कौन सा अधिकार प्रदान किया गया है?

Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?

न्यायिक समीक्षा मुख्यतः किन के खिलाफ की जाती है?

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

राज्यों के अधिकारों का निर्धारण किस आधार पर होता है?

Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right under the Indian Constitution?

न्यायपालिका के निर्णयों की binding प्रभावशीलता किस पर आधारित है?

राजनीतिक दलों की स्वतंत्रता किस अनुच्छेद में सुनिश्चित की गई है?