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      Question

      Under the RTI Act, the Chief Information Commissioner

      and Information Commissioners at the central level are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee headed by whom?
      A The Chief Information Commissioner Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B The Chief Justice of India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C The Cabinet Secretary Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D The Speaker of the Lok Sabha Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E The Prime Minister Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Under Section 12 of the Right to Information Act, the Chief Information Commissioner and the Information Commissioners of the Central Information Commission are 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. This selection mechanism is designed to ensure a broad-based and credible process for appointing the members of the Commission.

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