Consider the following statements:
While inquiring into a complaint, Information Commissions have the power to
- summon and enforce attendance of persons.
- compel them to give evidence on oath and produce documents or things.
- require discovery and inspection of documents.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
1 only
2 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
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UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2024
Statement 1 is correct. Summoning and enforcing the attendance of persons.
Statement 2 is correct. Compelling them to give oral or written evidence on oath and to produce documents or things.
Statement 3 is correct. Requiring the discovery and inspection of documents.
Other powers include receiving evidence on affidavit, requisitioning public records, and issuing summons for examination of witnesses or documents.