Consider the following statements with respect to the Central Information Commission:

It was established under the provisions of the Right to Information Act.

They are not eligible for appointment.

While inquiring, the Commission has the powers of a civil court.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question

Central Information Commission (CIC) is established by the Central Government in 2005, under the provisions of the Right to Information Act (2005).
The Commission consists of a Chief Information Commissioner and not more than ten Information Commissioners.
They are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister as Chairperson, the leader of the single largest Opposition party in the Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister.
The Chief Information Commissioner and an Information Commissioner shall hold office for such term as prescribed by the Central Government or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. They are not eligible for reappointment.
It is the duty of the Commission to receive and inquire into a complaint from any person regarding information requested under RTI, 2005.
The Commission can order an inquiry into any matter if there are reasonable grounds (suomoto power).
While inquiring, the Commission has the powers of a civil court in respect of summoning, requiring documents etc.

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Central Information Commission (CIC) is established by the Central Government in 2005, under the provisions of the Right to Information Act (2005).
The Commission consists of a Chief Information Commissioner and not more than ten Information Commissioners.
They are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister as Chairperson, the leader of the single largest Opposition party in the Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister.
The Chief Information Commissioner and an Information Commissioner shall hold office for such term as prescribed by the Central Government or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. They are not eligible for reappointment.
It is the duty of the Commission to receive and inquire into a complaint from any person regarding information requested under RTI, 2005.
The Commission can order an inquiry into any matter if there are reasonable grounds (suomoto power).
While inquiring, the Commission has the powers of a civil court in respect of summoning, requiring documents etc.

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