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    Question

    What is the term of office for the Chief Information

    Commissioner, and what is the eligibility condition?
    A The Chief Information Commissioner holds office for a term of ten yearsfrom the date on which he enters upon his office and is eligible for reappointment, but cannot hold office after attaining the age of sixty-five years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The Chief Information Commissioner holds office for a term of five years and is eligible for reappointment, subject to a maximum age limit of sixty-five years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The Chief Information Commissioner holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office and is not eligible for reappointment after attaining the age of sixty-five years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The Chief Information Commissioner holds office for a fixed term of ten years and is eligible for reappointment after sixty-five years of age Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The Chief Information Commissioner holds office for a term prescribed by the Central Government and is eligible for reappointment until the age of seventy-five years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

     Explanation: RTI Act Section 13.   Terms of office and conditions of service: (1) The Chief Information Commissioner shall hold officefor such term as may be prescribed by the Central Government] and shall not be eligible for reappointment:Provided that no Chief Information Commissioner shall hold office as such after he has attained the age of sixty-five years.

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