What is in news : Supreme court has enquired about details of vacancies in CIC

About CIC

• Established under the Right to Information Act (2005)
• Members : Chief Information Commissioner and not more than ten Information Commissioners.
• Who appoints : President on the recommendation of a high level committee the
• Who are the members of the committee : Prime Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister.
• Tenure : As prescribed by the Central Government or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. They are not eligible for reappointment.
• Jurisdiction: Extends over all Central Public Authorities
• Power and Functions :
  • To receive and inquire into a complaint from any person regarding information requested under RTI, 2005.
  • Can order an inquiry into any matter if there are reasonable grounds (suo-moto power).
  • While inquiring, the Commission has the powers of a civil court in respect of summoning, requiring documents etc