The tenure of Central Information Commissioner is

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  1. 5 years or 62 years of age
  2. 6 years or 65 years of age
  3. 3 years or 65 years of age
  4. such term as prescribed by the Central Government or until they attain the age of 65 years

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Option 3 : 3 years or 65 years of age
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The correct answer is option 3.

 Key Points

  • The Chief Information Commissioner, or Information Commissioners, as the case may be, shall hold office for a period of three years or 65 years of age from the date on which he enters upon his office.
  • The 2005 act was amended in 2019.
  • CIC is not eligible for reappointment.
  • Under the provision of Section-12 of RTI Act 2005, the Central Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute a body to be known as the Central Information Commission.
  • The Central Information Commission shall consist of the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and a number of Central Information Commissioners not exceeding 10 as may be deemed necessary.
 
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