Editorial with Sujit Nair: Amending the RTI Act is not good for democracy
The Lok Sabha today passed the RTI Amendment Act 2019 which replaces the original RTI Act 2005. This move has been criticised by various rights...
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RTI amendment bill passed in Lok Sabha; opposition claims it will ‘eliminate’ transparency
The RTI Act Amendment states that term of offices, salaries, allowances and other terms and conditions shall be “as prescribed by the Central Government”. ...
Process to appoint CIC should be same as chief election commissioner: Supreme Court
New Delhi | The Supreme Court on Friday passed a slew of directions on filling up vacancies in the Central Information Commission (CIC) and state information...
Cannot disclose data on phone tapping permissions: MHA
New Delhi | Information on permissions given to central agencies for phone tapping cannot be disclosed as it would prejudicially affect interests of the state, might...
Can’t disclose black money reports as Par Panel examining them: Finance Ministry
New Delhi | The Finance Ministry has declined to share copies of three reports on the quantum of black money held by Indians inside the country...
Despite CIC orders, PMO refuses info on black money brought from abroad
New Delhi | The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has refused to share details on the quantum of black money brought back from abroad, citing a provision...
How is the disclosure of impeachment motion records of Hyderabad judge a breach of parliamentary privileges: CIC to Rajya Sabha
The CIC has asked the Rajya Sabha Secretariat to explain how the disclosure of records related to the impeachment motion against Hyderabad High Court judge...