Which of the following statements regarding the Central Information Commission (CIC) is/are correct?
1. The CIC is authorized to investigate issues related to corruption or misuse of office under the RTI Act.
2. The Chief Information Commissioner can be removed from office by a two-thirds majority vote in both Houses of Parliament.
3. The CIC is responsible for implementing the Right to Information Act at both the central and state levels.
4. The CIC may include members with a background in law, science, or journalism, and not necessarily in civil services.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 4 only

Question

Which of the following statements regarding the Central Information Commission (CIC) is/are correct?
1. The CIC is authorized to investigate issues related to corruption or misuse of office under the RTI Act.
2. The Chief Information Commissioner can be removed from office by a two-thirds majority vote in both Houses of Parliament.
3. The CIC is responsible for implementing the Right to Information Act at both the central and state levels.
4. The CIC may include members with a background in law, science, or journalism, and not necessarily in civil services.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 4 only

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is incorrect. The CIC is responsible for handling complaints and appeals under the RTI Act but does not investigate corruption or misuse of office. This responsibility lies with agencies like the CBI, CVC, etc.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) or Information Commissioners (ICs) can be removed only by the President on the grounds of proved misbehavior or incapacity, following an inquiry by the Supreme Court.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The CIC operates at the central level, and each state has its own State Information Commission. Thus, the CIC is not responsible for implementing RTI at the state level.

Statement 4 is correct. The CIC may include members with diverse backgrounds, such as law, science, or journalism, and not necessarily retired civil servants.

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Which of the following statements regarding the Central Information Commission (CIC) is/are correct? 1. The CIC is authorized to investigate issues related to corruption or misuse of office under the RTI Act. 2. The Chief Information Commissioner can be removed from office by a two-thirds majority vote in both Houses of Parliament. 3. The CIC is responsible for implementing the Right to Information Act at both the central and state levels. 4. The CIC may include members with a background in law, science, or journalism, and not necessarily in civil services. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 and 4 only (d) 4 only