Re: [HumJanenge] http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=70483

Information given in reply in Rajya Sabha is one sided as it does not mention that numerous suggestions protesting the proposed amendments introducing word limit of 250,  one subject and abetment of case on the death of applicant have also been received.  Even, many persons have suggested such amendments which in fact will enlarge the scope of RTI Act.   From the reply, govt. thinking is loud and clear.

 

Let us see if the govt. in fact consult all the stake holders or some stake holders, at least renowned orgn like Parivattan, Kabir, Prathidhi, CHRI, Transorancy International Pardarshita and so on.

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From: Sarbajit Roy <sroy.mb@gmail.com>
To: humjanenge@googlegroups.com
Sent: Fri, 4 March, 2011 12:28:00 AM
Subject: Re: [HumJanenge] http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=70483

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=70483

Press Information Bureau
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
03-March-2011 17:25 IST

Proposal to Amend RTI

The Central Government has received some suggestions/communications
suggesting amendments to the Right to Information Act. These include
enlargement of the scope of exemptions from disclosure of information,
rejection of vexatious and frivolous requests etc. It has, however,
been decided that amendment to the Act, if any, shall be made after
discussion with various stakeholders.

This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Shri V.Narayanasamy in
written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.

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RS/SR


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