SIC to seek explanation from Kochi Corporation over move to share RTI applicants’ details

The State Information Commission has decided to seek an explanation from the Kochi Corporation over the reported move by the civic body to hand over the details of those who file an “excessive number” of applications under the Right to Information (RTI) Act to the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Commission held in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday.