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Information Commissioner of India

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Information Commissioner of
the Republic of India
The Emblem of India
Government of India
Reports toParliament
SeatSuchna Bhawan, New Delhi, India
AppointerPresident of India
Term lengthterm as prescribed by the Central Government or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
WebsiteCentral Information Commission of India

Information Commission, or Central Information Commission, was established in 2005 to ensure ease of access to information for Indian citizens.

The commission includes 1 Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and not more than 10 Information Commissioners (IC) who are appointed by the President of India.

History

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The Central Information Commission was established 10 October 2005 under the Right to Information Act of 2005. The mission is to ensure ease of access to information to Indian citizens.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Home | Central Information Commission Central Information Commission". cic.gov.in. Retrieved 21 February 2024.