Explanation:

TheRight to Information Act of 2005 provides for the creation of not only the Central Information Commission but also a State Information Commission at the state level.

TheGovernor can remove the State Chief Information Commissioner or any State Information Commissionerfrom the office under the following circumstances

(a)if he is adjudged an insolvent; or

(b)if he has been convicted of an offence which (in the opinion of the Governor) involves a moral turpitude; or

(c)if he engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside the duties of his office; or

(d)if he is (in the opinion of the Governor) unfit to continue in office due to infirmity of mind or body; or

(e)if he has acquired such financial or other interest as is likely to affect prejudicially his official functions.

In addition to these, the Governor can also remove the State Chief Information Commissioner or any State Information Commissioner on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. However, in these cases, the Governor has to refer the matter to the Supreme Court for an enquiry. If the Supreme Court, after the enquiry, upholds the cause of removal and advises so, then the Governor can remove him.

The Commission submits an annual report to the State Governmenton the implementation of the provisions of the Act. The State Government places this report before the State Legislature.