Section 18(3) of the RTI Act, 2005, grants the Central Information Commission and the State Information Commissions, while inquiring into any matter under the section, the same powers as are vested in a Civil Court while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. These powers include: Statement 1 is correct. Summoning and enforcing the attendance of persons. Statement 2 is correct. Compelling them to give oral or written evidence on oath and to produce documents or things. Statement 3 is correct. Requiring the discovery and inspection of documents. Other powers include receiving evidence on affidavit, requisitioning public records, and issuing summons for examination of witnesses or documents.
Consider the following statements: While inquiring into a complaint, Information Commissions have the power to summon and enforce attendance of persons. compel them to give evidence on oath and produce documents or things. require discovery and inspection of documents. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
Asked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 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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