SC notice to Centre on compliance of RTI clause on info- sharingA bench led by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul issued a notice to the government on the PIL filed by Agra-based advocate and RTI activist Kishan...
21 Jan, 2022, 11.32 PM IST
Despite government's prod, BBMP, BDA not open to RTI Cell ideaThe BDA has closed its RTI Cell, located in its PRO’s office, in April 2017. The BBMP shut its RTI Cell in November 2017.
22 Feb, 2018, 04.51 PM IST
Activists angry as Bangalore Development Authority, BBMP shut down RTI cellsOn November 23, the BBMP Commissioner had issued an order for the closure of the RTI Cell situated on its premises.
07 Dec, 2017, 01.54 PM IST
BBMP departments use its RTI cell to keep applicants at bayAccording to the RTI Act, PIOs or assistant public informa- tion officers of govt departments are required to accept RTI applications from ...
23 Nov, 2017, 07.28 PM IST
Mixed report card for Rahul Gandhi’s outreach amid new challengesFrom a nascent RTI cell to an energised All India Unorganised Workers Congress, Gandhi’s exercise is a collage of enthusiasm, confusion and...
18 Sep, 2017, 12.33 PM IST
Congress forms new legal cell as part of organisational revampRajya Sabha member and advocate Vivek Tankha has already been appointed as Chairman of the Legal, Human Rights and RTI Department by the pa...
25 May, 2017, 10.20 PM IST
HC stays penalty imposed on DPCC officials by CICAdvocate Balendu Shekhar, appearing for DPCC, argued that no application was filed by the company with it seeking environmental clearance.
27 Mar, 2017, 08.24 PM IST
Maharashtra Government did not spend any money on popularising RTI ActMaharashtra Government has not spent even a single rupee on advertising and promoting the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
22 Nov, 2015, 08.55 PM IST
Valuables gathering dust in Post office to be auctioned soonThese returned mails/parcels include jewelry, watches, cell phones, cameras, books, imitation jewelry, and stationary items among others.
05 Apr, 2015, 02.55 PM IST
No RTI on restructuring of corporate debt: CDR cell of RBIThe CDR cell which is constituted by RBI, refused to provide any information saying the RTI Act does not apply on it.
24 Dec, 2014, 06.21 PM IST
1984 anti-Sikh riots: Accused in 7 cases out of 255 convicted27 accused in the seven cases were convicted while 591 accused in as many as 121 cases were acquitted, according to the RTI query.
02 Nov, 2014, 04.05 PM IST
Utilise Rs 50,000 grant to set up RTI cell: Government to departmentsThe government had started a scheme 'Improving Transparency and Accountability in Government through effective Implementation of RTI.
07 Jul, 2014, 08.16 PM IST
How BJP used RTI to embarrass CongressIn last four years, the RTI cell of the BJP, probably the only recognised political party to have such a unit, has filed more than 2,000 ap...
12 Mar, 2014, 10.49 AM IST
Online RTI facility now extended to MHA, Agriculture MinistryIn a step towards enhancing transparency, the Centre has extended facility of e-filing of RTI applications to ministries of Home Affairs.
21 May, 2013, 03.41 PM IST
2G spectrum scam: Curiously transparent PMOThere can be two ways of looking at the latest mess on 2G spectrum front in the form of PMO supplying a sensitive note to a request under R...
28 Sep, 2011, 10.41 AM IST
- Need to file an RTI, expert help is now at hand
A new breed of professionals is on the rise that owes its existence to the RTI Act. The sunshine act has proved to be effective in empoweri...
11 Apr, 2011, 10.20 AM IST
- Kasab's 'anda' cell cost Rs 5.2 crore
The Maharashtra Public Works Department has spent a whopping Rs 5.24 crore to construct a high security cell at Arthur Road Jail to protect...
26 Feb, 2010, 04.34 AM IST