2 Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations · 2.5.1 Statutory and non-constitutional bodies

2.5.1.3 Central and State Information Commissions

The Central and State Information Commissions are statutory appellate bodies under the Right to Information Act, 2005 that hear second appeals and complaints, and can penalise officers who deny information without reason.

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Key terms

  • RTI Act 2005
  • Central Information Commission
  • State Information Commission
  • 2019 amendment
  • penalty
  • exemptions
  • section 8
  • section 24
  • DPDP Act

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