Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Central Information Commission (CIC) is a constitutional body.
2.A citizen can approach the CIC if they are denied access to information requested under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Central Information Commission (CIC) is a statutory body established under the Right to Information Act, 2005. It does not have any constitutional status.
Statement 2 is correct. The Right to Information Act, 2005 allows citizens to file an appeal with the Central Information Commission if their request for information is denied by a public authority. The CIC can then direct the public authority to provide the requested information.
Source: The Hindu
