The Correct Answer is Section 12 Explanation & Key Takeaways: • Section 12 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 stipulates the constitution of the Central Information Commission. This section covers aspects ranging from the appointment to the workings of the CIC. • As per Section 12 (1), the Central Information Commission shall consist of the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and such number of Central Information Commissioners, not exceeding ten, as may be deemed necessary. • The CIC and Information Commissioners are appointed by the President of India on the recommendation of a Committee composed of the Prime Minister (who is the Chairperson), the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister. • The CIC serves for a term of five years or until they reach the age of 65, whichever is earlier, as per Section 12 (5). • The role of the CIC, as outlined in the RTI Act, is to receive and inquire into a complaint from any person who has been unable to submit an information request for a number of reasons. • Section 12 (6) of the Act puts forth the expectation that the CIC and Information Commissioners shall not be MPs or MLAs, hold any other office of profit or connected with any political party or carrying out any business or pursuing any profession at the time when they are chosen to hold such office. • When the office of the Chief Information Commissioner is vacant or any such incumbent is unable to discharge his functions owing to absence, illness or any other cause, the President may authorize one of the Information Commissioners to act as the Chief Information Commissioner, according to Section 12 (5).