RBI, EC have no info on bonds for political parties funding"We have no information to furnish," the central bank said in its reply to the RTI query. The RBI was asked details of the draft electoral ...
24 Nov, 2017, 04.58 PM IST
Key rules of 2012 RTI Act not changed, Congress criticism motivated: GovtThe minister emphasised the Modi government was committed to ensuring full and easy implementation of RTI. Singh explained the need for not...
05 Apr, 2017, 01.19 AM IST
Narendra Modi's passport application cannot be disclosed: CICThe passport office had earlier refused to share the documents, saying it is "personal information" which cannot be provided under the Righ...
05 Mar, 2017, 07.49 PM IST
Cannot disclose if Arun Jaitley was consulted on notes ban: Finance MinistryThe definition of "information" under the Act refers to "any material in any form" under the control of a public authority.
05 Mar, 2017, 12.13 PM IST
Jan Lokpal: Arvind Kejriwal draws flak for not making draft bills publicFormer fellows of Kejriwal in the RTI movement want him to live up to his pre-election promise of participatory governance and transparency.
25 Nov, 2015, 01.17 PM IST
Frame guidelines before keeping security agencies out of RTI: PanelThe recommendations echo the views of the civil society, which has been pointing out the lack of transparency in including organisations in...
24 Oct, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Central Information Commission asks Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission to share tariff information in easy languageCIC directed DERC to disclose information on points like checks on electricity companies, income tax issues and cost of contesting cases in...
12 May, 2015, 11.35 AM IST
Government puts 'secret' Cabinet note on RTI Act amendment onlineThe CIC had in its order on June 3 held that the six political parties were public authorities and come under the purview of RTI Act.
29 Sep, 2013, 10.30 AM IST
Bill to keep political parties out of RTI sent to Parliamentary panelSince the CIC order on six major political parties came on 3 June, the amended Act will come into force with retrospective effect from June.
05 Sep, 2013, 06.27 PM IST
Government to introduce RTI Act Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha on MondayThe bill will be introduced in the Lower House by Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions V Narayanasamy.
11 Aug, 2013, 12.57 PM IST
Immunity to political parties: cabinet gives nod to amend RTI ActThe cabinet today gave its nod to amend the Right to Information (RTI) Act to keep political parties out of the ambit of transparency law.
01 Aug, 2013, 09.49 PM IST
No decision yet on keeping political parties out of RTINo decision has been taken yet by the government on giving immunity to political parties from providing information under the Right to Info...
14 Jul, 2013, 01.19 PM IST
Immunity to political parties: Inter-ministry talks to amend RTI ActOfficial sources said both the ministries were discussing the idea to amend the RTI Act and a final decision on this is likely to come out ...
07 Jul, 2013, 12.55 PM IST
- Sports Minister Ajay Maken hopes to introduce Sports Bill in winter session of Parliament
The inter-ministerial consultations on the revised Sports Development Bill has started, according to Sports Minister Ajay Maken.
18 Nov, 2011, 02.41 PM IST
- SC moves Delhi HC over judges' assets
Office of Chief Justice falls outside the ambit of RTI Act, SC tells HC.
06 Oct, 2009, 05.55 AM IST
- Chief Justice's office falls under RTI: HC
Delhi HC said CJI is public authority & his office falls within RTI purview.
03 Sep, 2009, 02.47 AM IST
- RTI eagle eyes may soon keep track of FII monies
Holdings of individual FIIs in the capital markets may fall under the RTI domain, allowing investors access to details on inflow of funds f...
07 Jun, 2008, 01.22 AM IST