This question tests understanding of the composition, appointment, tenure, and removal of members of the State Information Commission under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
Consider the following statements on State Information Commission. Find out incorrect statement: (i) The Commission consists of Chief Information Commissioner and not more than 5 Information Commissioner. (ii) The State Information Commissioners are not eligible for reappointment. (iii) The Governor can remove the State Information Commissioner. (iv) High Court Chief Justice is one of the members of the committee which recommends State Information Commissioner.
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2024 · Topic: Lokpal and Important Commissions (Central Information Commission (CIC) and State Information Commissions (SICs): Powers and role under RTI Act)
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Answer: C. (i) and (iv) are incorrect
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