Term

RTI 2005

The Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and Information Commissioners (ICs)

(at the central and state level) will hold office for a term of five years.

RTI (Amendment) Bill, 2019

The Bill removes this provision and states that the central government will notify the term of office for the CIC and

the ICs.

Quantum of Salary

RTI 2005

The salary of the CIC and ICs (at the central level) will be equivalent to the salary paid to the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, respectively.  Similarly, the salary of the CIC and ICs (at the state level) will be equivalent to the salary paid to the Election Commissioners and

the Chief Secretary to the state government, respectively.

RTI (Amendment) Bill, 2019

The Bill removes these provisions and states that the salaries, allowances, and

other terms and conditions of service of the central and

state CIC and ICs will be determined by the central government.

Deductions in Salary

RTI 2005

The Act states that at the time of the appointment of the CIC and ICs (at the central and state level), if they are receiving pension or

any other retirement benefits for previous government service, their salaries will be reduced by an amount equal to the pension.