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"Consistently eroded since 2014": DK Shivakumar slams Centre as RTI Act co
Updated : 5 months ago IST
As the Right to Information Act, 2005, completed 20 years of coming into force, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) chief DK Shivakumar on Sunday slammed the Centre, alleging an "erosion" of the RTI since 2014.
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Delhi HC says educational qualifications are "personal information"; quash
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Delhi High Court ruled on Monday that educational qualifications, including degrees and marks, fall within the ambit of "personal information" under Section 8(1)(j) of the Right to Information Act (RTI) and cannot be disclosed merely to satisfy public curiosity.
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Delhi HC directs Centre to frame rules for mode-specific RTI information
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the relevant authority of the Union Government to take necessary steps and issue directions or frame rules to guarantee that information under the Right to Information Act, 2005, is provided in the format or mode requested by the applicant, while en
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CPI-M MP John Brittas says Data Protection Act 'infringes' on RTI Act
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
CPI-M MP John Brittas claimed that the Digital Data Protection Act "infringes" on the Right to Information Act, while Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said that the Act had "devastated" another Parliamentary Act, the Right to Information Act.
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"Indelible legacy...": Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia expresses grief
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday expressed grief over the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh while offering condolences to his family and said that he left an "indelible legacy."
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"Manmohan Singh laid foundation for progress, economic development": Punja
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said that he laid the foundation for progress, economic development and strengthened the country.
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Uttarakhand Governor Gurmit Singh felicitates Information officers on the
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
On the occasion of the 19th anniversary of the Right to Information Act, Uttarakhand Governor Gurmit Singh felicitated the Public Information Officers and First Appellate Officers of the state who have done commendable work
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RBI appoints Aviral Jain as new Executive Director
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
As Executive Director, Jain will look after the Legal Department, Premises Department and Right to Information Act (First Appellate Authority).
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Right to Information Commission yet to be formed in Balochistan, 3 years a
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The formation of the Balochistan Information Commission, mandated by the Balochistan Right to Information Act of 2021, remains delayed despite the law being passed three years ago.
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Delhi HC seeks Centre's response on Subramanian Swamy's plea seeking infor
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Monday sought response of the Union Government on a plea moved by former Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy seeking information regarding "Chinese encroachment" on Indian territory under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
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SC orders State Information Commissions to provide option of hybrid mode o
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday directed all State Information Commissions (SICs) to provide litigants with hybrid mode as well as to hear complaints and appeals under the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act).
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Banknotes supplied from printing presses to RBI are properly accounted for
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"These reports are based on an erroneous interpretation of information collected under the Right to Information Act, 2005 from the printing press," officials said.
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