Section 14 of RTI Act : Section 14: Removal Of Chief Information Commissioner Or Information Commissioner

Explanation using Example

Imagine the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) of India has been found to be involved in a corruption scandal. An investigation reveals that the CIC has been secretly working with a private company and receiving payments for selectively withholding information that should have been disclosed under the Right to Information Act. The President of India, upon learning of these activities, considers this a case of misbehaviour and incapacity to hold the office with integrity.

The President then makes a reference to the Supreme Court to inquire into the matter. The Supreme Court conducts a thorough investigation and confirms the allegations against the CIC. Based on the Supreme Court's report, the President issues an order to remove the CIC from office due to proven misbehaviour, as outlined in Section 14(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005.

During the inquiry, the President also exercises the power given by Section 14(2) to suspend the CIC from office to prevent further misuse of power until a final decision is made.