State Information Commission

• The Right to Information Act of 2005 provides for the creation of a State Information Commission at the state level.
• It enquires complaints and appeals against offices, financial institutions, public sector undertakings, under the concerned state government.
• It consists of a State Chief Information Commissioner and not more than ten State Information Commissioners.
• They are appointed by the Governor 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. Salaries and allowances are fixed by the central government.
• The Commission submits an annual report to the State Government.