ECONOMIC TIMES, 16, MAY,2012
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/over-3-74-lakh-rti-applications-filed-during-2011-12-government/articleshow/13164491.cms
NEW DELHI: The Government today said over 3.74 lakh applications under
the Right to Information Act have been filed till May 10 since 2011.
"As per the quarterly returns uploaded by Central Public Authorities
on the website of the Central Information Commission till May 10,
2012, a total number of 3,74,048 RTI applications were received during
2011-12," Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and
Pensions V Narayanasamy told Lok Sabha in a written reply.
The minister said the information commission shall impose a penalty of
Rs 250 each day in case public information officer has refused to
received an application within the specified time or malafidely denied
the request for information.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Over 3.74 lakh RTI applications filed during 2011-12: Government
Raman Sharma is a dedicated Jammu based RTI activist and journalist . With a focus on transparency and accountability, with his writing he has contributed for various credible newspapers and magazines in the region. He is amongst the first few batches who completed Certificate Course in RTI from the Centre for Good Governance in Hyderabad, in collaboration with the Government of India.
Sharma is actively involved in education and advocacy, having delivered guest lectures on RTI , Good Governance at different universities and educational institutions to empower students. Additionally, in collaboration with the JK Institute of Management and Public Administration (JK IMPA), he has also remained resource person in training programs for District Officers, Public Information Officers, Ministerial staff of different departments, promoting awareness and effective implementation of RTI/PSGA . In association with the CHRI he also remained instrumental in training for civil society members on the Transparency Law.
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