Re: [RTI INDIA] Bikaner District collector penalised three defaulting PIOs in first appeal decision

But this is not permissible under RTI. Collector may do so under
their disciplinary rules, but not under RTI Act..........Penalty only
can be by Info Commissioner.

PVK

On 03/11/2010, manoj <manojkamra@gmail.com> wrote:
> Happly Diwali-2010
>
> First time in india, any appellate authority have penalised defaulting
> PIOs.Bikaner district collector Dr.Prithvi Raj have set new trend by
> directing defaulting PIOs to deposit 1000/- each within two weeks and
> appear with deposit receipt in the court of first appeal hearing.
>
> Such intiative can lighten the burden of information
> commissions.We can hope for smooth RTI compliance now.
>
> With regards
> Manoj K.Kamra
> Bikaner

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