RK Mathur to become new CIC
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about CIC?
1. 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.
2. CIC is eligible for reappointment.- Published on 07 Jan 16a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 1
- CIC is not eligible for reappointment.
- Former Defence Secretary RK Mathur was sworn in as the eighth Chief Information Commissioner.
- The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led selection committee has selected Mathur as the new CIC.
- The committee also includes Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and leader of Congress party in Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, as its members.
RK Mathur will succeed Vijai Sharma.
- The Commission is made up of one chief and 10 Information Commissioners.
