New Delhi: Reviewing its earlier decision on the appointment of state and central Chief Information Commissioners, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said that even people with non-judicial background can be appointed as members of CIC.
It was a mistake of law, SC said while withdrawing its order on the appointment of information commissioners.
In the appointment of members, primacy should be given to people from Science and Technology, Media and other fields and in cases where intricate cases of law are involved matter could be referred to legal experts.
The apex court recalled its earlier order stipulating that only retired High Court chief justices and Supreme Court judges can be appointed as state and central Chief Information Commissioners.
With Additional Inputs From PTI
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