Former bureaucrat Raj Kumar Goyal sworn in as Chief Information Commissioner
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Why in news
President Droupadi Murmu swore in Raj Kumar Goyal, a retired IAS officer, as the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) following a recommendation by a three-member panel headed by PM Narendra Modi.
Background
Raj Kumar Goyal previously served as Secretary, Department of Justice under the Ministry of Law and Justice. The appointment fills the vacancy left by Heeralal Samariya, whose term ended on September 13.
Facts for Prelims
- PostRaj Kumar Goyal: Sworn in as Chief Information Commissioner (CIC)
- FactHeeralal Samariya: Preceding CIC whose term ended on September 13
- PostDroupadi Murmu: President of India who administered the oath
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of the Information Commission in ensuring transparency and accountability in Indian governance. How does the selection process of its members impact its independence?
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional autonomy: Balancing executive influence in the selection of commissioners
- Transparency mechanism: Ensuring the efficacy of the RTI Act against bureaucratic hurdles
- Accountability framework: Evaluating the commission's power to penalize non-compliance
Keywords: Transparency · Accountability · Right to Information · Civil Services · Administrative Oversight
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