RTI for citizens Right to Information: Re: [rti_india] Sec 4(1)(a) and who has "access" to computerised and networked records...

1) There is no dispute between what IC(SM) holds and what I have said.
A good babu always
takes care to limit his exposure and be able to flip 180 degrees plausibly.

2) The debate was conclusive (in my favour).

Sarbajit

On Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 9:31 AM, C K Jam <rtiwanted@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Mr. Sarbajit,
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> 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.
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> You had mentioned that, that is only meant for access by PIO's and Government servants with seniority and security clearance, etc.
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> Well, IC SM does not think so:
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> http://www.rti.india.gov.in/cic_decisions/SM-08042010-03.pdf :
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> 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.
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> RTIwanted