Under the RTI Act, the Information Commission, while deciding appeals, has powers of which body for certain matters?

Solution

Under Section 18 of the Right to Information Act, the Central and State Information Commissions, while inquiring into any matter, have the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure in respect of matters such as summoning and enforcing the attendance of persons, requiring the discovery and inspection of documents, receiving evidence on affidavit, and requisitioning public records. These powers enable the Commissions to conduct effective inquiries and ensure compliance with the Act by public authorities.