The Supreme Court declined to direct the Centre to disclose the Leader of Opposition’s dissent note on appointments to the Central Information Commission. The Court stressed that its limited role is to ensure vacancies are filled and confirmed that all CIC posts have now been filled.
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that the PM-headed selection committee will meet on December 10 to choose the new Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners. The Court is monitoring delays as several CIC and SIC posts remain vacant nationwide.
