RTI Act,2006- The CIC must be allowed to operate independently and exercise its powers of superintendence, direction, and management without external constraints. The principle of non-interference is crucial for maintaining the integrity and efficacy of the CIC. Allowing the Commission to function autonomously ensures that it can fulfil its role in promoting transparency and accountability, which are the cornerstones of the RTI Act. The ability to form benches and allocate work among Information Commissioners is essential for the CIC to manage its workload effectively and uphold the citizens’ right to information- The Chief Information Commissioner’s powers to frame Regulations pertaining to constitution of Benches of the Commission are upheld as such powers are within the ambit of Section 12(4) of the RTI Act