Question

The President may remove the Chief Information Commissioner from office on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity only after:

1.
A resolution of the Lok Sabha
2.
The approval of the Prime Minister
3.
An inquiry by the Supreme Court
4.
An inquiry by the Central Vigilance Commission
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : An inquiry by the Supreme Court

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Detailed Solution

सही उत्तर An inquiry by the Supreme Court है।

Key Points

Under Section 17 of the RTI Act, 2005, the Chief Information Commissioner may be removed only after an inquiry by the Supreme Court, on a reference made by the President, has reported that he ought to be removed on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.

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Question:

The President may remove the Chief Information Commissioner from office on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity only after:

1.
A resolution of the Lok Sabha
2.
The approval of the Prime Minister
3.
An inquiry by the Supreme Court
4.
An inquiry by the Central Vigilance Commission

Correct Answer: An inquiry by the Supreme Court

Under Section 17 of the RTI Act, 2005, the Chief Information Commissioner may be removed only after an inquiry by the Supreme Court, on a reference made by the President, has reported that he ought to be removed on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.

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