Governor suspends UP CIC

Uttar Pradesh Governor T V Rajeswar on Wednesday suspended the state8217;s Chief Information Commissioner CIC M A Khan for alleged misconduct and grave irregularities in some appointments. Khan was not allowed in his office. The Governor also initiated the process for CIC8217;s removal by making a reference to the Supreme Court for holding an inquiry into the charges against him.

Under Section 17 of the RTI Act, the CIC can be removed by the Governor for proven misbehaviour or incapacity after the Supreme Court, in an inquiry made on the Governor8217;s reference, has found the charges true and held that he can be removed. A note, issued by the Chief Secretary8217;s office, said there were complaints about Khan8217;s working style, in violation of Right To Information RTI Act, 2005. He also interfered in the functioning of other officials of the commission. Khan could not be reached for comment.