CIC: Appointment & selection
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Chief Information Commissioner?
1. The committee compromising of PM, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and chief justice of SC appoints CIC.
2.CIC is eligible for reappointment- Published on 22 Dec 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: None
- The Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of—
1. The Prime Minister, who shall be the Chairperson of the committee;
2. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha; and
3. A Union Cabinet Minister to be nominated by the Prime Minister.
- CIC has been appointed for term of five years from the date on which they enter upon their office(s) or till they attain the age of sixty five years, whichever is earlier.
- CIC is not eligible for reappointment.
