GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

RTI ACT 2005

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who of the following is not the part of the committee to select Chief Election Commissioner and other information commissioners
A
Prime Minister of India
B
Chief Justice of Supreme Court
C
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha
D
A Union Cabinet Minister appointed by the Prime Minister
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Chief Information Commissioner is appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister. Hence, the President is not a member of this committee.

Detailed explanation-2: -1. Central Information Commission to be constituted by the Central Government through a Gazette Notification. 2. Commission includes 1 Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and not more than 10 Information Commissioners (IC) who will be appointed by the President of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -The commissioners are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of: The Prime Minister, who shall be the Chairperson of the committee; The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha; and. A Union Cabinet Minister to be nominated by the Prime Minister.

Detailed explanation-4: -The President of India appoints the chief election commissioner and other election commissioners.

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