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Laxmikanth Test: State Information Commission - Question 1

The State Information Commission submits its annual report to the: 

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The Commission submits an annual report to the State Government on the implementation of the provisions of this Act. The State Government places this report before the State Legislature.

Laxmikanth Test: State Information Commission - Question 2

Who of the following is not a part of the committee that recommends the appointment of the State Chief Information Commissioner and the State Information Commissioners? 

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They are appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Chief Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly and a State Cabinet Minister nominated by the Chief Minister.

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Laxmikanth Test: State Information Commission - Question 3

The State Chief Information Commissioner holds office for: 

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The State Chief Information Commissioner and a State 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.

Laxmikanth Test: State Information Commission - Question 4

Consider the following statements: 

  1. The State Information Commission entertains complaints and appeals pertaining to offices, financial institutions and public sector undertakings under the concerned state government. 
  2. The State Information Commission is a high-powered independent body.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct? 

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The State Information Commission is a high-powered independent body which interalia looks into the complaints made to it and decide the appeals. It entertains complaints and appeals pertaining to offices, financial institutions, public sector undertakings, etc., under the concerned state government.

Laxmikanth Test: State Information Commission - Question 5

How can a State Information Commissioner be removed from office? 

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The Governor can also remove the State Chief Information Commissioner or any State Information Commissioner on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity4 . However, in these cases, the Governor has to refer the matter to the Supreme Court for an enquiry. If the Supreme Court, after the enquiry, upholds the cause of removal and advises so, then the Governor can remove him.

Laxmikanth Test: State Information Commission - Question 6

The salary, allowances and other service conditions of a State Information Commissioner are similar to those of: 

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The salary, allowances, and other service conditions of a State Information Commissioner are determined by the respective state government. It provides that the salaries and allowances and other terms and conditions of service of the State Chief Information Commissioner and State Information Commissioners shall be the same as that of the Election Commissioner and the Chief Secretary to the State Government, respectively.

Laxmikanth Test: State Information Commission - Question 7

The Right to Information Act of 2005, provides for the creation of the: 

  1. Central Information Commission 
  2. State Information Commission 
  3. Joint State Information Commission

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: State Information Commission - Question 7

As per the RTI Act 2005, There was no provision for Joint State Information Commission other than Central Information.

Laxmikanth Test: State Information Commission - Question 8

How many State Information Commissioners are in different states?

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The number varies from state to state. But state information commissioners can not be more than 10 State Information Commissioners (SIC).

Laxmikanth Test: State Information Commission - Question 9

Which of the following is not the power and function of the State Information Commissioner?

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During inquiry of a complaint the commission can examine any information which is in the custody of a public authority.

Laxmikanth Test: State Information Commission - Question 10

Salary allowance and other services conditions of the State Chief Information Commissioners are similar to ……

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Salary allowance and other services conditions of the State Chief Information Commissioners are similar to the Election Commissioner of India.

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