The state government has decided to appoint two more State Information Commissioners in the Tamil Nadu Information Commission. Apart from the State Chief Information Commissioner, Tamil Nadu will have eight State Information Commissioners.

While constituting the commission in 2005, the state government had issued orders for the appointment of one state chief information commissioner and two state information commissioners. In 2008, it increased the number of State Information Commissioners from two to six.

One of the factors being considered for increasing the number of State Information Commissioners is the number of appeals. As of now, one State Chief Information Commissioner and five State Information Commissioners are holding the post.

According to Section 15(2) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, “The State Information Commission shall consist of a State Chief Information Commissioner and the number of State Information Commissioners not exceeding 10 as may be considered necessary. ” The State Chief Information Commissioner and State Information Commissioners are appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of a committee of the Chief Minister, consisting of the Chairman of the Committee, the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly and a Cabinet Minister nominated by the Chief Minister.