7152 evsjv‡`k †M‡RU, AwZwi³, A‡±vei 29, 2009 (5) In the event of equality of votes in the selection committee, the Chairman shall have right to a second or a casting vote. (6) The selection committee shall prescribe the procedure of its meetings. (7) No act or proceeding of the selection committee shall be invalid merely on the ground of existence of any vacancy in or any defect in the constitution of the committee and no question shall be raised in this regard. 15. Appointment, tenure, resignation etc. of the Chief Information Commissioner and other Commissioners.⎯(1) The President shall, on the recommendation of the selection committee, appoint the Chief Information Commissioner and other Information Commissioners. (2) The Chief Information Commissioner or other Information Commissioners shall not be eligible to be appointed or hold office after he has attained the age of 67 (sixty-seven) years. (3) The Chief Information Commissioner and other Information Commissioners shall hold office for a term of 5 (five) years from the date of appointment or till he attains the age of 67 (sixty-seven) years, whichever is earlier. (4) The Chief Information Commissioner or other Information Commissioners shall not be eligible for reappointment for the same post, but an Information Commissioner shall not be ineligible for appointment to the post of Chief Information Commissioner. (5) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Chief Information Commissioner and the Information Commissioners Shall be appointed from amongst the persons with broad knowledge and experience in law, Justice, Journalism, education, science, technology, information, social service, management, or public administration. (6) The Chief Information Commissioner or an Information Commissioners may, at any time, resign from his office by writing under his hand addressed to the President.

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