Central Information Commissioner

SC decision on Electoral Bonds case: Will it revive the flagging RTI Act?

February 16, 2024 9:55 am

In its landmark judgment, SC averred that poll bond is violative of fundamental rights and infringement of RTI is unjustified for curbing black money. The two goals of the RTI Act — transparency and accountability — were clearly on the judges’ minds

Veer Savarkar era has already arrived in India: CIC Uday Mahurkar

November 28, 2021 7:29 pm

“I feel Savarkar is above Bharat Ratna. If he gets the award it is fine. But even if he does not get this award that won't affect his stature as the Savarkar era has already begun in India,” said Central Information Commissioner Uday Mahurkar.

Change can be achieved only through active citizenship: Shailesh Gandhi

April 15, 2014 11:22 am

The book underlines a very powerful concept and defines the need for common citizens to become active in government and political representatives.

Activists to hold RTI katta on January 4

January 02, 2014 3:25 am

Katta,an open-air meeting of people,will throw light on the Act and its various uses.

Panel set up to discuss proposed changes in RTI holds hearing in Mumbai

October 09, 2013 1:51 am

Chandigarh Golf Club to be under RTI purview: CIC

October 16, 2012 1:09 am

The Chandigarh Golf Club will be under the purview of the Right to Information Act.

J&K interlocutors submit report to Govt: ‘Separatists have missed the bus’

October 13, 2011 12:29 am

The report would now be shared with major political parties.

Rallying for RTI,CIC says total disconnect,govt losing legitimacy

October 03, 2011 2:55 am

“This Act makes people a partner of government’s decision-making,” Mishra said.

J-K: Differences among interlocutors delay report

August 10, 2011 1:06 am

The biggest bone of contention within the three-member panel has been the direction that the committee should take.

Information Commissioners need to tackle at least 4,000 complaints a year,says CIC

January 25, 2010 12:24 am

Central Information Commissioner Shailesh Gandhi on Sunday said that a benchmark performance should be fixed for Information Commissioners and they should dispose of at least 4,000 complaints each year.