Delhi HC sets aside CIC`s penalty against Centre

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 21:29

The Delhi High Court Monday set aside the CIC`s order imposing Rs 25,000 as fine on the External Affairs Ministry`s PIO for delay in giving a Kerala MLA some information on Indo-Russia trade agreement on an RTI application.

Govt puts `secret` Cabinet note on RTI Act amendment online

Last Updated: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 10:19

In a first, the government has put a `secret` Cabinet note on its proposal to keep political parties out of the ambit of Right to Information Act in public domain.

Use RTI, social media as campaign tools: Modi

Last Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 11:24

Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP`s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi has asked party functionaries to increasingly tap the potential of RTI and social media during campaign to expose "corruption" under Congress rule at the Centre and states.

Social activists call for strengthening of RTI Act

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 20:41

A number of social activists, including Magsaysay award winner Sandeep Pandey, on Wednesday called for measures to strengthen the Right to Information Act for a transparent governance in the country.

VK Singh to file RTI seeking Army report on TSD

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 09:12

Former Army chief General VK Singh will be filing an Right to Information today seeking an Army board of enquiry report on Technical Support Division (TSD).

VK Singh seeks Army report on TSD through RTI

Last Updated: Sunday, September 22, 2013, 16:42

Former Army chief General VK Singh will be filing an Right to Information on Monday to seek Army report on Technical Support Division (TSD).

Parliament panel seeks people`s view on RTI Amendment Bill

Last Updated: Sunday, September 22, 2013, 12:14

A Parliamentary Committee has sought people`s suggestion on RTI Amendment Bill which is aimed at giving immunity to political parties from providing information.

Personal details cannot be disclosed under RTI: Bombay HC

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 12:57

Under RTI, disclosure of personal information in respect of service record, income tax returns and assets of an individual is illegal unless it is necessary in larger public interest, the Bombay High Court has ruled.

Activists hail govt`s decision to refer RTI Bill to Parl Panel

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 20:25

Activists welcomed govt`s decision to refer a Bill aimed at shielding political parties from providing information under the transparency law to a Parl standing committee.

Omar Abdullah pitches for political parties under RTI Act

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 20:20

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah made strong pitch for political parties opening their records to the public through the transparency law.

Citizens` right to privacy should be protected: Pranab Mukherjee

Last Updated: Monday, September 2, 2013, 19:21

Lauding the role of Right to Information Act in promoting transparency, President Pranab Mukherjee stressed on adequate safeguards to protect the "inviolable rights to privacy" of a citizen.