8.1. Composition and Appointment

The Commission consists of a Chief Information Commissioner and not more than ten Information Commissioners. They are appointed by the President upon the recommendation of a committee comprising:

♤ The Prime Minister as Chairperson

♤ The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha

♤ A Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister

They should be people of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism, mass media or administration and governance. They should not be a Member of Parliament or Member of the Legislature of any State or Union Territory. They should not hold any other office of profit or connected with any political party or carrying any business or pursuing any profession.