NOTICE: CIC and IC posts vacant for 4 months in Himachal Pradesh. Information Commission unable to function. Nearly 1000 RTI appeals pending. Former IC K.D. Batish says government weakening RTI by not appointing officials. Ex-CIC Bhimsen states both posts must be filled to hear appeals. Administrative Reform Department sought applications. 22 people applied. File sent to government, but no appointments made yet. Eligible candidates must have expertise in law, science, social service, management, journalism, or administration. MPs and MLAs not eligible. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 13:00 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- NOTICE: CIC and IC posts vacant for 4 months in Himachal Pradesh
- Information Commission unable to function
- Nearly 1000 RTI appeals pending