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Politics
Three of 19 SIR Tribunals Vacant as ECI Awaits Calcutta HC Appointments
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 04:46 AM
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Three of the nineteen State Information Review tribunals are currently unfilled, and the Election Commission of India is waiting for the Calcutta High Court to submit the names of appointed members.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reported that three out of the nineteen State Information Review (SIR) tribunals remain vacant. These tribunals are responsible for adjudicating information‑related disputes under the Right to Information framework.
The vacancy list was highlighted in a recent communication from the ECI, which noted that the pending appointments are crucial for maintaining the timely disposal of cases. Delays in filling these posts could affect the efficiency of the RTI grievance redressal system.
The ECI has indicated that it is awaiting a formal list of names from the Calcutta High Court, which has the authority to recommend suitable candidates for the vacant positions. Once the names are received, the commission will proceed with the appointment process.
Stakeholders, including civil‑society groups, have urged swift action to ensure that the tribunals operate at full capacity, thereby upholding transparency and accountability in public administration.
The vacancy list was highlighted in a recent communication from the ECI, which noted that the pending appointments are crucial for maintaining the timely disposal of cases. Delays in filling these posts could affect the efficiency of the RTI grievance redressal system.
The ECI has indicated that it is awaiting a formal list of names from the Calcutta High Court, which has the authority to recommend suitable candidates for the vacant positions. Once the names are received, the commission will proceed with the appointment process.
Stakeholders, including civil‑society groups, have urged swift action to ensure that the tribunals operate at full capacity, thereby upholding transparency and accountability in public administration.