What information does the Supreme Court seek from the Centre regarding vacancies and pendency in CIC and SICs

The Supreme Court has sought specific information from the Centre regarding vacancies and pendency in the Central Information Commission (CIC) and State Information Commissions (SICs). The requested information includes: 1. Vacancies: The Court wants to know the number of vacant positions in the CIC and SICs, both at the central and state levels. 2. Recruitment status: The Court seeks information on the progress made by the Centre in filling the vacant positions, including any ongoing recruitment processes. 3. Pendency of cases: The Court is interested in knowing the number of pending cases before the CIC and SICs. This would help assess the workload and efficiency of these institutions. 4. Time taken for disposal: The Court wants information on the average time taken to dispose of cases by the CIC and SICs, indicating their effectiveness in providing timely information to citizens. The requested information will assist the Court in evaluating the functioning and effectiveness of these transparency bodies.