Which of the following statements about the post of Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) are correct? |
I. CIC is appointed for a term of 5 years from date on which he enters upon his office or till he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier |
II. CIC is not eligible for reappointment |
III. Salary of the CIC is the same as that of the Chief Election Commissioner |
A) I only
B) II and III only
C) I and III only
D) I, II & III
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
[d] Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) is appointed for a term of 5 years from date on which he enters upon his office or till he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. CIC is not eligible for reappointment. Salary of the CIC is the same as that of the Chief Election Commissioner. CIC is selected by a committee that comprises Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition and a Union Cabinet Minister to be nominated by the PM.You need to login to perform this action.
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