Archive · 25 Oct 2025
NGO Urges Action on Information Commission Vacancies
An NGO called Satark Nagrik Sangathan is asking India's leaders to fill empty spots in the Central Information Commission, a group that helps people get information.
The group says there are many open positions and a lot of requests for information waiting to be handled.
They're worried because the process of picking new people hasn't been open to the public.
The NGO points out that the Supreme Court told the government to hurry up and make appointments.
They also say that in the past, some appointments have been made in a way that wasn't fair.
The NGO wants the leaders to follow the law and choose people properly to ensure the public can access information.
NGO Satark Nagrik Sangathan (SNS) urges action on vacant Central Information Commission posts.
One Central Information Commissioner and eight other positions are vacant.
SNS raised concerns about a growing backlog of appeals and complaints, nearly 30,000.
The NGO criticized the lack of transparency in the appointment process.
The Supreme Court gave time-bound directions to fill the vacant posts.
- Who
- Satark Nagrik Sangathan (SNS), PM Narendra Modi, and Leader of Opposition.
- What
- Urged action regarding vacant positions in the Central Information Commission.
- When
- November 2023 (vacancies) and ongoing.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To address increasing backlog and ensure transparency.
NGO's View
Potential Government/Other View
Transparency in Appointments
NGO's View
The NGO advocates for open and transparent selection processes for Information Commissioners.
Potential Government/Other View
Implied, potentially: Prioritizing efficiency in filling vacancies over full public disclosure.
- NGO
- Satark Nagrik Sangathan (SNS)
- Vacant Posts
- One Central Information Commissioner and eight Information Commissioners
- Backlog
- Nearly 30,000 appeals/complaints
- Previous CIC Retirement
- September 13
- Vacancies Since
- November 2023