What is CIC – CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION?
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Central Information System (CIC) is a statutory body that has been constituted with effect from 2005 under the RTI Act, 2005. The jurisdiction of the Commission extends over all Central Public Authorities.
It consists of Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) those are appointed by President on the recommendation of a committee of Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Union Cabinet Minister nominated by Prime Minister.
CIC have the same powers as are vested in a civil court while trying a suit under Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. It is authorize to the summoning and enforcing the attendance of the persons and compel them to give oral or written evidence on oath and to produce the documents or things. CIC can dicover and inspection of the documents, receive evidence, requisitioning any public record or copies thereof from any court or office, issuing summons for examination of witnesses
or documents.