SHORT ANSWER:
The Central Information Commission (CIC) handles RTI appeals against the central government, while State Information Commissions (SICs) handle appeals against state governments, including state governors.
DETAILS:
- CIC deals with RTI applications related to central government bodies.
- SIC deals with RTI applications related to state government bodies, including the office of the state governor.
- The jurisdiction of CIC is national, while SICs operate at the state level.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Non-compliance with CIC or SIC orders can lead to penalties as prescribed under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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