Central Information Commission

• It was established by the Central Government in 2005 under the provisions of the
• Right to Information Act (2005).
• It is not a constitutional body.
• It enquires complaints and appeals pertaining to offices, financial institutions, public sector undertakings, etc., under the Central Government and the Union Territories.
• The Commission consists of a Chief Information Commissioner and not more than ten Information Commissioners.
• They are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee.
• They hold office for such term as prescribed by the Central Government or until they attain the age of 65 years.