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ADITYA PATHAKAIR 189· 2025

Question Q.15GS2GS2

What steps are required for the constitutionalization of a Commission? Do you think granting constitutional status to the Central Information Commission (CIC) would strengthen the RTI regime in India?

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Introduction

A Constitutional Commission is a body that derives its mandate & powers directly from the Constitution

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Main Body

A Constitutional Commission is a body that derives its mandate & powers directly from the Constitution – Ex. NCSC/NCST (328/328/231R)

Steps for Constitutionalization of a Commission

Introducing a CAB in either house of parliament - the CAB must contain
Powers of the Commission
Composition of the Commission
Method of Appointment
Tenure / Conditions of Service
Passage of the CAB by both the Houses
Assent by Prez – compulsory
Notification of the Constitutional Commission in the official Gazette

Constitutional Status to CIC - presently CIC is a statutory body constituted under the RTI Act, 2005. The Constitutionalization would ensure a more robust RTI regime via

ensuring 'security of tenure' of the chief IC & other ICs → independence from the Executive
Give constitutional backing to the RTI → greater accountability
improve the preposition of PTI answered – completely on time
impartial functioning
Give constitutional backing to the RTI → greater accountability
improve the preposition of PTI answered – completely on time
However, like other CBs (NCSC/ST/BC) it may face challenges
lack of staff
possibility of reappointment of ICs
insufficient financial resources

Thus constitutionalization of CIC must be done keenly in mind these challenges

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Conclusion

Thus constitutionalization of CIC must be done keenly in mind these challenges

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  • Clear definition provided
  • Systematic steps outlined
  • Clear advantages of constitutionalization outlined
  • Specific benefits for RTI regime explained
  • Acknowledges practical challenges
  • Balanced conclusion

Topper

ADITYA PATHAK

AIR 1892025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Constitutional Posts and Bodies

Constitutionalization Process

Steps for Creating Constitutional Commissions

Writing Stats

238

Total words

4

Paragraphs

17

Bullets

analytical and prescriptive

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