18. Oath of Office: Before taking charge of the office, the Chief Information Commissioner shall take the oath of office before the Prime Minister and the Information Commissioner before the Chief Information Commissioner respectively in the format as laid down in the Schedule. 19. Functions, Duties and Powers of the Commission: In addition to the functions, duties and powers stated elsewhere in this Act, the functions, duties and powers of the Commission shall be as follows: (a) To observe and study the records and documents of public importance held in Public Bodies, (b) To issue order to such Body to enlist and manage the records, documents and other materials pertaining the information (c) To issue order to the concerned Public Body to make information public for citizen's notification, (d) To prescribe timeframe and order concerned Public Body to provide information demanded by applicant within such timeframe. (e) To order concerned party to fulfill the liability as mentioned in this Act. (f) To provide necessary suggestions and recommendations to the Government of Nepal and other bodies related to information and communications regarding the protection and promotion of right to information. (g) To issue other appropriate orders regarding the protection, promotion and exercise of right to information. 20. Delegation of Power: The commission may delegate any of the functions, duties or powers, except the power to hear and decide an appeal under Section 9, to the Chief Information Commissioner, Information Commissioner or any other body or official, subject to the terms and conditions prescribed for that purpose. 21. Office of the Commission: The central office of the Commission shall be 11

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