Strict action if written RTI applications are rejected, warns State Information Commission
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Why in news
The Kerala State Information Commission warned government offices against rejecting paper-based RTI applications, clarifying that the Act mandates their acceptance.
Background
State Information Commissioner K. M. Dileep clarified that officers must assist applicants unable to use online portals by preparing written applications. During a hearing on Saturday, the Commission disposed of 49 out of 53 appeals.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe Commission disposed of 49 out of 53 appeals during the recent hearing
For Mains
Q. Examine the role of State Information Commissions in ensuring the effectiveness of the Right to Information Act in curbing administrative opacity.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Digital divide: Barriers faced by rural/marginalized applicants lacking internet access or digital literacy
- Administrative resistance: Bureaucratic hurdles in processing physical applications versus automated online systems
Keywords: Right to Information · Transparency · Administrative Accountability · Digital Inclusion · Public Grievance Redressal
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