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Rajasthan Information Commission penalises five officials for negligence  

13th March, 2021 Polity

Context: The Rajasthan State Information Commission has imposed fines on five officials of different departments and passed adverse remarks about their conduct. The Commission has ordered that the fine amount will be recovered from the salaries of the officials.

 

About State Information Commission:

  • State Information Commission shall consist of:
    • the State Chief Information Commissioner, and
    • such number of State Information Commissioners, not exceeding ten, as may be deemed necessary.
  • State Chief Information Commissioner and the State Information Commissioners shall be appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of a committee consisting of:
    • the Chief Minister, who shall be the Chairperson of the committee;
    • the Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly; and
    • a Cabinet Minister to be nominated by the Chief Minister
  • The State Chief Information Commissioner or a State Information Commissioner shall not be a Member of Parliament or Member of the Legislature of any State or Union territory.

 

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/rajasthan-information-commission-penalises-five-officials-for-negligence/article34056543.ece