Thursday, July 1, 2010

[rti_india] Sec 4(1)(a) and who has "access" to computerised and networked records...

 


Mr. Sarbajit,

A few days back there was a long (and inconclusive) debate on Sec 4(1)(a) and who has "access" to computerised and networked records.

You had mentioned that, that is only meant for access by PIO's and Government servants with seniority and security clearance, etc.

Well, IC SM does not think so:

http://www.rti.india.gov.in/cic_decisions/SM-08042010-03.pdf :

The objective behind Section 4(1)(a) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act is to encourage public authorities to computerise their operations and activities as much as possible so that the public can access any information easily through internet; surely the intention is not to multiply paperwork by photocopying reams of data even if it is available digitally.

RTIwanted

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