Andhra Pradesh RTI Commission earns national recognition for speedy case disposal
The Andhra Pradesh RTI Commission has received national recognition for its high case disposal rate and the successful implementation of an online hearing system. The commission aims to clear all pending cases from the last decade by the end of November 2026.
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It demonstrates the impact of digital transformation on government transparency and administrative efficiency in India.
The Andhra Pradesh Right to Information (RTI) Commission has earned national recognition for its performance in disposing of cases, with nearly 95% of hearings now conducted online, State Chief Information Commissioner Vajja Srinivasa Rao said on Monday (October 12, 2026).
Speaking at the RTI Act Foundation Day celebrations at the Commission’s office, he said the Commission had disposed of 7,034 cases between January and September 2026, compared with 3,252 cases in 2024 and 3,326 in 2025. The present commissioners had collectively disposed of 10,000 cases, he added.
The Commission received 6,635 cases in 2024, 6,423 in 2025 and 4,894 up to September 2026. More than 8,000 cases were expected to be registered by the end of this year.
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