Governor urged to strengthen Information Commission by initiating action against erring officials
An RTI activist has petitioned the Governor to take action against State Information Commissioners for allegedly weakening the Right to Information Act. The complaint cites improper appointment processes and the summary rejection of information requests.
Why it matters
The dispute underscores tensions regarding government transparency and the administrative integrity of institutions meant to uphold public access to information.
Belagavi-based RTI activist Bheemappa Gadad has complained to the Governor against Information Commissioners saying that they are weakening the Right to Information Act by not enforcing it properly.
“I have complained to the Governor against the Information Commissioners in the State. The Governor should take immediate action on the serious allegations made against the Chief Commissioner and Commissioners of the State Information Commission. If there is no action, then, I will be constrained to resort to legal action,” Mr. Gadad said.
He told reporters in Belagavi on Tuesday that along with him, several activists and members of various organisations have also written to the State government against the Information Commissioners.
“We submitted all necessary documents to the Chief Secretary earlier but, there has been no action. Then, we wrote to the Governor. However, there has been no action against them till now,” he said.
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