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Is UPSC under RTI?

The information sought by the applicant is personal information and its disclosure has no relationship to any public activity or interest. Therefore, this information is exempted under 8 (1)(j) of RTI Act,2005. Refer para 3.3 and 3.4 of UPSC advice No. F.

Who appoints the CIC?

the PresidentAppointment: They are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister.

Who started election system in India?

Sukumar Sen was the first election commissioner of India. After the adoption of the constitution on 26 November 1949, the Constituent Assembly continued to act as the interim parliament. The interim cabinet was headed by Jawaharlal Nehru and consisted of 15 members from diverse communities and parties.