Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) shall be appointed for a term of . . . . . . . . years from date on which he enters upon his office or till he attains the age . . . . . . . . of years, whichever is earlier.
A. 6 years, 66 years
B. 5 years, 70 years
C. 5 years, 65 years
D. 5 years, 60 years
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) is appointed under the Right to Information Act, 2005.As per the provisions of the RTI Act, the CIC shall hold office for a term of 5 years from the date on which he enters upon his office or until he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
This provision ensures that the tenure of the CIC is not indefinite and is subject to both a fixed term and an age limit.
Therefore, Option C is the correct answer: 5 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier.
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Term of office —The Chief Information Commissioner, or Information Commissioners, as the case may be, shall hold office for a period of three years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
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The Chief Information Commissioner, or Information Commissioners, as the case may be, shall hold office for a period of three years or 65 years of age from the date on which he enters upon his office