The Right to Information Act, 2005
CHAPTER IV: THE STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION
Section 16: Term Of Office And Conditions Of Service
Bare Act
(1) The State Chief Information Commissioner shall hold office for such term as may be prescribed by the Central Government and shall not be eligible for reappointment: Provided that no State Chief Information Commissioner shall hold office as such after he has attained the age of sixty-five years.
(2) Every State Information Commissioner shall hold office for such term as may be prescribed by th… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Simplified Act
(1) The head of the state's information office (State Chief Information Commissioner) will serve for a period defined by the national government. This person cannot be reappointed and must retire at… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Explanation using examples
Imagine a scenario where Mrs. Anjali has been appointed as the State Chief Information Commissioner of a state in India. According to Section 16(1) of The Right to Information Act, 2005, her term of office is determined by regulations set by the Central Gover… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
