CIC directs Southern Railway to disclose details of 83,000 trees planted in Madurai Division
The Central Information Commission has ordered the Southern Railway's Madurai Division to release detailed records regarding the planting of 83,000 trees. The commission rejected the railway's claim that compiling the data would be too resource-intensive, calling the initial refusal vague.
Why it matters
This ruling reinforces the Right to Information Act, ensuring government transparency and accountability regarding environmental initiatives and public expenditure.
The Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Madurai Division of Southern Railway to disclose details of trees planted over a six-year period, including the species, locations and expenditure incurred.
The article reports on a legal/administrative proceeding in a factual manner without emotive language.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in