In a frightening disclosure, it has become exposed that the expression “Na Bataunga Na Batane Doonga,” which was many times utilized by State head Narendra Modi during his residency, has been obviously missing from the Right to Data (RTI) entryway of the Indian government for a long time. This disclosureContinue Reading
NAGPUR, August 20, 2023 (The News Caravan) – The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has responded to a recent Right to Information (RTI) request, providing detailed insights into the construction and financial aspects of highways within the Nagpur constituency. The disclosure sheds light on the infrastructural development undertaken overContinue Reading
An RTI application has recently exposed a striking difference in the costs of highway construction across India. The revealed data highlights a stark contrast between Rs. 17.33 Crores and Rs. 26.79 Crores per kilometer. This revelation has raised concerns and triggered discussions about the reasons behind such a significant variance. Citizens and experts alike are now seeking transparency and accountability in infrastructure projects to ensure equitable development. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is expected to address the issue as the nation awaits further responses and investigations.Continue Reading
[ad_1] Bengaluru: Dismissing a petition by the Karnataka Golf Association (KGA), the High Court has upheld the decision of the Karnataka Information Commission (KIC) that it is a ‘public authority’ under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The KIC had declared the KGA a public authority under Section 2(h) ofContinue Reading
[ad_1] New Delhi: India’s external intelligence agency RAW is an exempted organisation under the Right to Information Act and unless the information sought by an RTI applicant relates to human rights or corruption issues, it is not liable to be disclosed, the Delhi High Court has said. The court’s orderContinue Reading
[ad_1] Hyderabad: The Right to Information (RTI) Act in Telangana seems to be non-existent with no annual reports, no information commissioners and no online portal for filing RTIs. This is concerning as there is no way to demand transparency of government functions in Telangana Even though there has been aContinue Reading
[ad_1] New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition by a death row convict in the 2006 Mumbai train blast case seeking disclosure of information pertaining to the ban imposed on terrorist outfit Indian Mujahideen. Ehtesham Qutubuddin Siddique had filed an application under the RTI Act seekingContinue Reading
[ad_1] SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory recorded a sharp decline in the number of applications filed with different departments under the Right to Information Act-2005 in 2021-22, according to a report by a transparency panel released on Tuesday. An analysis of the Central Information Commission (CIC) annual report forContinue Reading
[ad_1] Srinagar, Apr 01: An Advocate from Srinagar has filed an application under RTI Act to seek details about expenditure spent on trips, accommodation and security of Gujarat man who impersonated as PMO official. As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the applicant has further sought details of theContinue Reading
[ad_1] New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed all high courts to set up RTI websites within three months, adding that online facilities will considerably facilitate the fulfilment of the objects of the Right to Information Act, 2005. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud saidContinue Reading