The Central Information Commission times?

RTI act 2005 had created office of CIC/IC for bringing transparency in governance. CIC as guardian of democracy Providing two way communication of information. Citizen participation. Accountability of officers. Appeal to solve cases of RTI application. Mandate of CIC: (1) To provide information

Related to a public office To regulate public information office PIO To punish errant public offices if he is not providing proper information. To hear appeal of case related to RTI application. Statutory status & effectiveness of CIC: (1) Given statutory status in 2005 (2) Less the powers of civil court in its functioning like summoning an officer, asking a document etc. (3) Amendments to RTI act 2019 has weakened position of CIC:

a Salary & tenure to be decided by Central government b Terms of office by Central govt c Appointment by Central govt It can affect independence of CIC office & effectiveness. Hence, providing statutory status has a mixed effect. Reforms should be taken to ensure independence of the office of CIC;