HC notice to DoPT, MP Govt over appointment of CIC

Last Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012, 23:41

The court has asked the DoPT and the MP Government to give their replies within four weeks on the PIL.

Govt for timely transfer of babus

Last Updated: Sunday, March 4, 2012, 22:33

The Centre has directed all departments to ensure that employees are timely rotated to get them accustomed to "challenging situations" in various ministries.

Legal cases: Govt asks depts to be cautious

Last Updated: Sunday, December 11, 2011, 11:32

The government has advised all its departments to follow set procedures to avoiding delay and adverse court orders while dealing with legal cases.

DoPT to train over officials on handling RTI pleas

Last Updated: Monday, July 4, 2011, 18:32

DoPT has decided to train over 100 officials on different matters related to Right to Information Act.

`DOPT order on RTI transfer inconsistent with law`

Last Updated: Friday, June 17, 2011, 21:18

In its June 2008 circular on transferring RTI applications, the DOPT has said that such transfers can take place only once.

IAF frames own RTI rules; ignores DOPT directives

Last Updated: Sunday, January 2, 2011, 14:48

In apparent violation of a government circular, the Indian Air Force has said it is not accepting RTI fee drawn in favour of the "Accounts Officer".

Limit RTI applications to 250 words: DoPT

Last Updated: Sunday, December 12, 2010, 13:09

RTI applications may now be limited to 250 words and to only one topic.

DoPT-IGNOU MoU for distance learning progs for govt staff

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 23:32

The Department of Personnel and Training and IGNOU today signed an MoU to offer distance and e-learning programmes to Government employees to enhance their knowledge base and bring efficiency in administration.

`Don`t reveal info from depts without consulting`

Last Updated: Monday, May 3, 2010, 11:53

Confidential documents received by one government department from another should only be disclosed under RTI Act after consulting the concerned office which has sent them, the Department of Personnel and Training has said.