Q. With reference to the State Information Commissioners, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. They should not be a Member of the Legislature of any State.
2. They are appointed by the President of India.
3. They should not hold any other office of profit.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct. The State Chief Information Commissioner and State Information Commissioners should not be a Member of Parliament or Member of the Legislature of any State or Union Territory. They should be persons of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism, mass media or administration and governance.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The State Chief Information Commissioner and State Information Commissioners are appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Chief Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly and a State Cabinet Minister nominated by the Chief Minister.
Statement 3 is correct. The State Chief Information Commissioner and State Information Commissioners should not hold any other office of profit or connected with any political party or carrying on any business or pursuing any profession.
