Archive · 27 Oct 2025
SC Demands Transparency in RTI Appointments Amidst Vacancies
The Supreme Court wants to make sure that the people who handle requests for information from the government (Information Commissioners) are chosen fairly.
They noticed many positions are empty, which is causing big delays.
The court wants to know why these jobs are not being filled and wants to ensure the process is open for everyone to see.
The court is making sure the government is following the rules and that the public's right to know information is being protected.
They are also worried about how long it takes to get answers.
Supreme Court to ensure transparency in appointments to information commissions.
Currently, the Chief Information Commissioner post is vacant.
Eight out of ten Information Commissioner posts are unfilled.
Petitioners allege the vacancies hinder the Right to Information.
Court directed states to file a status report on vacancies by November 17.
- Who
- Supreme Court
- What
- Ordered transparency in appointments to information commissions due to vacancies and backlogs.
- When
- Monday, with states to report by November 17.
- Where
- India (Central and State Information Commissions)
- Why
- To ensure public's Right to Information is not undermined.
Petitioners
Central Government
Transparency of Appointments
Petitioners
Appointments are being made favoring individuals who praise the government, names of applicants were not made public.
Central Government
The selection committee has completed their work.
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Action
- Seeking transparency in information commission appointments
- CIC Vacancy
- Currently without a chief
- IC Vacancies
- Eight of ten posts vacant
- Case Backlog
- Nearly 300,000 cases
- Next Action
- States to file status report by November 17
Sources
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