ꦉThe Centre has sought applications from eligible candidates to fill the posts of Information Commissioners in the Central Information Commission (CIC).
🦋Transparency watchdog CIC is headed by the Central Information Commissioner and can have a maximum of 10 Information Commissioners.
꧋Persons who have attained the age of 65 years shall not be eligible for appointment, an order issued by the Union Personnel Ministry said.
🌳"It is proposed to appoint Information Commissioners, not exceeding six, as may be deemed necessary in the Central Information Commission," it said.
🦄The Right to Information (RTI) Act provides that the Information Commissioner shall be a person of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science, technology, social service, management, journalism, mass media, or administration and governance.
✨Persons fulfilling the criteria and interested in appointment to the post of Information Commissioner may send their particulars in a prescribed proforma up to 5 PM, January 12, 2023, the order said.
🌳"Persons, who are serving under the state/central government or any other organisation, should send their particulars through proper channel (administrative ministry/department/state/UTs) only before the due date," it added.
