Deepak Sandhu Became the First Woman Chief Information Commissioner

Deepak Sandhu became the first woman Chief Information Commissioner on 5 September 2013. She was administered the oath of the office by the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee. Deepak Sandhu took over the office from Satyananda Mishra. Mishra served the 5 year term in the office.

The Central Information Commission (CIC):

• The Central Information Commission was established under the Right to Information Act, 2005. 
• CIC was established under the Government of India for acting on complaints of the people.