Supreme Court Demands Transparency in RTI Commission Appointments Amid Massive Vacancies

Oct 27, 2025 10:31 pm CST

The Supreme Court has ordered all state governments to report on Information Commission vacancies by November 17, as petitioners claim deliberate undermining of the RTI Act. With the CIC lacking a chief and eight of ten commissioner positions unfilled, nearly 300,000 cases remain pending, creating year-long delays in information access. The Court pledged to ensure transparent appointment processes for both central and state commissions.