RK Mathur appointed as new Chief Information Commissioner

Mr R K Mathur has been appointed as Chief Information Commissioner (CIC). He is a former Defence Sectretary. He is preceded by Vijai Sharma.
Who is Mr R K Mathur ?
- Has done graduation from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and post graduation from IIT, Delhi. Is a retired IAS officer of Tripura cadre.He has been Secretary to the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Defence Production and Supplies. 
About Appointment of Chief Information Commissioner
- appointed by the President 
- Appointed on the recommendation of the committee consisting of:
1. The Prime Minister, as the Chairperson of the committee;
2. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha; and
3. A Union Cabinet Minister to be nominated by the Prime Minister.
Functions of Central Information Commission:
The body is headed by Chief Information Commissioner who hears appeals from information-seekers who have not been satisfied by the public authority, and also addresses major issues concerning the RTI Act.