Tag: Right To Information

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Sattu procurement scam in Bolangir exposed

Bolangir: Corruption in Sattu distribution in Bolangir district, carried on by Women and Child Development Department through women Self Help Groups (SHGs), was exposed through Right To Information (RTI). While purchase bills of various ingredients for Sattu preparation mentions name of a shop situated at Bolangir main road, such a shop is not to be […]

  • Thursday, 22 July 2021
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Odisha takes Vigilance out of RTI purview; activists cry foul

The State government has taken the State Vigilance, which is under the General Administration department, out of the purview of the Right to Information (RTI) Act under Sec 24 of the Act. The notification regarding this is in the possession of OTV

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
CIC decides 1,288 appeals by a person in one order

New Delhi: The Central Information Commission has decided a whopping 1,288 appeals filed by a retired air force official in one go. Retired Wing Commander Sanjeev Sharma filed these appeals before the CIC after not getting information on issues ranging from gifts given on farewell parties of the officers, felling of trees, working of AFWWA […]

  • Monday, 28 June 2021
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RTI bill passes Rajya Sabha hurdle amid protests from opposition

New Delhi: The controversial RTI amendment bill passed the Rajya Sabha hurdle on Thursday after sharp exchanges between members of the treasury and opposition benches and subsequent walk-out by the Congress. The opposition members’ amendment to refer the bill to a select committee was defeated with 75 votes in favour while 117 against it. The […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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