Central Information Commission - New Delhi

One of the best government building. It has all facilities for public. It is five storeyed circular building. Front, sides, rear views are very soothing and attractive. It has spacious parking on rear side. It is located opposite to Jawaharlal Nehru University, JNU.

I don't know about it because why and what I go there only I captured some photos

Newly established Government of India's Central Information Commission near JNU. Well maintained govt. Office.

Central Information Commission is an important authority in India needed for the smooth functioning of democracy and good governance. In this article, you can read all about the CIC for the IAS exam. The Chief Information Commission (CIC) is the authorized body in India to act upon complaints received from individuals who have been unable to submit requests of information to a Central or State Public Information Officer due to either the officer not having been appointed, or the respective officer refused to entertain the application under the Right to Information Act (RTI Act). The Central Information Commission is not a constitutional body. The CIC was constituted with effect from 12th October 2005 under the RTI Act 2005. Its jurisdiction extends to all central public authorities. Aspirants preparing for Civil Services exam can go through other such bodies on the links provided below- Types of Constitutional Bodies Constitutional, Statutory and Quasi-Judicial Bodies To complement your preparation for UPSC 2021, check the following links: UPSC Previous Year Question Papers Current Affairs UPSC Notes PDF GS 1 Structure Strategy and Syllabus GS 2 Structure Strategy and Syllabus GS 3 Structure Strategy and Syllabus GS 4 Structure Strategy and Syllabus Topic-wise GS 1 Questions for UPSC Mains Topic-wise GS 2 Questions for UPSC Mains Topic-wise GS 3 Questions for UPSC Mains Public Organisation Questions for UPSC Mains IAS Mock Tests Polity Notes PDF Central Information Commission Composition Members in CIC – The CIC is headed by the Chief Information Commissioner and not more than ten Information Commissioners are there for the assistance of CIC. The Chief Information Commissioner holds office for five years. At present (2019), the Commission has six Information Commissioners apart from the Chief Information Commissioner. Appointment of the commissioner in CIC – The commissioners are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister. Tenure of Office: The Chief Information Commissioner and an Information Commissioner shall hold office for such term as prescribed by the Central Government or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. They are not eligible for reappointment. Role of the Central Information Commission Order enquiry into any matter on reasonable grounds only (suo-moto power). Secure compliance of its decisions from any public authority. Receive and inquire into a complaint from any person: Who has not received any response to his request for information within a specified time Who deems the information given to him/her incomplete, false or misleading, and any other matter related to securing the information Who has been unable to submit a request for information due to the non-appointment of an officer Who considers the fees so charged unreasonable Who was refused the information requested The commission has the power to examine any record under the control of the public authority. All such records have to be given to the Commission during the examination and nothing shall be withheld. During inquiries, the CIC has the powers of a civil court, such as the powers to: Summon and enforce the attendance of persons, and compel them to give oral or written evidence on oath and produce documents or things Require the discovery and inspection of documents Receive evidence on affidavit Requisition public records or copies from any office or court Issue summons for the examination of documents or witnesses Any other matter that may be prescribed The CIC also submits an annual report to the GOI on the implementation of the provisions of the Act. This report is then placed before both the Houses of Parliament.

In a narrow tree covered road, this is a recently built contrasting barren tree-less building complex. That is because all the decades old trees have been cut down to make this swanky office, even those that were just nearby covering the "view of the building"(I have added a few pics of these harmless view-blocking trees being cut). To add insult to injury, the road was a straight pass with only a traffic light at JNU main gate. Now since this is a government building, a minute long traffic light has been added at the cut to the building which is only of use at office hours (8am and 6pm). Rest of the time, traffic just stand there uselessly waiting for the traffic light to turn green. A classic example of government officials misusing their powers.

The Central Information Commission is a statutory body, set up under the Right to Information Act in 2005 under the Government of India to act upon complaints from those individuals who have not been able to submit information requests to a Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer due to either the officer not have been appointed, or because the respective Central Assistant Public Information Officer or State Assistant Public Information Officer refused to receive the application for information under the Right to Information Act. The commission includes one chief information commissioner and not more than ten information commissioners who are appointed by the President of India on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister to be nominated by the Prime Minister. Two women have been chief information commissioners: Deepak Sandhu (fourth chief information commissioner overall) and Sushma Singh (fifth overall). CIC Bhawan, Baba Gang Nath Marg, Staff Quarters, Old JNU Campus, Munirka, New Delhi, Delhi 110067 Map of central information commission new delhi Located in: Jawaharlal Nehru University , old campus

This is the second appellate authority under RTI act. New and well maintained office. All covid guidelines in place. Nearest metro station shall be Munirka on magenta line.

Excellent CIC multi level building at Baba Ganga Nath Marg , Munirka , New Delhi - 67 . CIC is the second appealate authority to hear apeal of RTI applications . Spacious building with lifts with large corridor . Ample parking space in basement for staff and on ground backside of the main building for the visitors.