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The Central Information Commission launched its upgraded Appeal and Complaint Management System (AppCoMS 2.0) on 17th August 2026, with the aim of streamlining the processing of Second Appeals and Complaints under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The upgraded system features enhanced security standards, improved functionalities, and streamlined workflows. It also includes user accounts for applicants and other stakeholders, allowing for online submission of Second Appeals and Complaints.
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On which date was the Central Information Commission's upgraded Appeal and Complaint Management System (AppCoMS 2.0) launched?
The Central Information Commission launched its upgraded Appeal and Complaint Management System (AppCoMS 2.0) on 17th August 2026. This upgraded system aims to provide enhanced security standards and improved functionalities.
Consider the following statements regarding Upgraded Second Appeals and Complaints Portal: 1. The Central Information Commission (CIC) launched its upgraded Appeal and Complaint Management System (AppCoMS 2.0) on 17th August 2025. 2. The upgraded portal was launched by Sh. Raj Kumar Goyal, Chief Information Commissioner. 3. The AppCoMS 2.0 has been developed as a technologically upgraded platform with enhanced security standards, improved functionalities and streamlined workflows. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the event occurred on 17th August 2026, not 2025. Statement 2 is correct because the upgraded portal was launched by Sh. Raj Kumar Goyal, Chief Information Commissioner. Statement 3 is correct because the AppCoMS 2.0 has been developed as a technologically upgraded platform with enhanced security standards, improved functionalities and streamlined workflows.
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The Right to Information Act, 2005, is a landmark legislation that provides citizens with the right to access information held by the government and its agencies.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The Central Information Commission (CIC) is responsible for processing Second Appeals and Complaints under the Right to Information Act, 2005. Statement-II: The Central Information Commission (CIC) is a body established under the Right to Information Act, 2005, and processes Second Appeals and Complaints. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 1 is correct because the Central Information Commission (CIC) is responsible for processing Second Appeals and Complaints under the Right to Information Act, 2005. Statement 2 is correct because it explains why the CIC is responsible for processing Second Appeals and Complaints. Statement 2 explains Statement 1 because it provides the reason why the CIC is responsible for processing Second Appeals and Complaints.