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? Give reasons.
Main Body
Central Information Commission is a Statutory Body established by Act of Parliament. [Mandates][Pushes information implementation of RTI] hold investigationsensure better government transparency [Steps for Constitutionalization of a Commission] (1) Presentation of the Bill by the Member of the Parliament in LS or RS (Art 360) (2) Passed by one House by Special Majority - 2/3rd present & voting + 1/2 of total House. (3) Pass to other House, similar procedure
is followed in other House. (4) Bill goes to the President: President (has to give assent.) (5) New article is Added and the Commission becomes a Constitutional Body. [Current challenges of CIC as Statutory body] With complex diagram showing: [Recommendation Nature][Appointment by Salary etc! Less powers][Change as independent Body] [Lack powers][Legislative determined Competence] (1) Ensure Independence of the Commission.Security of Tenure, Salary charged on Constitution fixed & etc. (2) Give them powers of Civil CourtImpersive better investigation of charges. (3) Have more Independence in pursuing voluntary publication of DetailsRajasthan Jam sorcche Detail. (4) Complement [Article 19]ensuring more freedom and Right to know.
Thus a constitutional status could give better opportunity to CIC to implement RTI. But, need to be followed in letter of spirit of essence of the Commission Assailed by the officersAFCTIPResponsiveness. [Constitutional Status could strengthen RTI regime]
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Conclusion
A constitutional status could strengthen the RTI regime through enhanced independence, tenure security, and expanded powers for investigation and voluntary disclosure, complementing Article 19's freedom to information rights.
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Diagram
Diagram showing mandates of CIC with arrows connecting to 'Pushes information implementation of RTI', 'hold investigations', and 'ensure better government transparency'
Topper
SURABHI YADAV
AIR 142025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial Bodies
Constitutional and Non-constitutional bodies
Constitutionalization of commissions and CIC
Writing Stats
261
Total words
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analytical
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