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The Karnataka Public Records Act 2010
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Based on the recommendation of the Karnataka Information Commission,tThe Karnataka Government has enacted The Karnataka Public Records Act 2010. The act has been given assent by the Governor. The Rules have still not been framed/gazetted. The full act is attached to this post. The Karnataka State Public Records Act 2010.pdf
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DoPT has issued a new circular for strengthening the implementation of RTI Act. Some of the suggestions given are: 1. Annual reports submitted by departments should contain a chapter on RTI including information like number of applications received, number in which information denied, novel efforts made for RTI implementation, etc. 2. Each Ministry/Department/subordinate offices/PSUs/etc. to organise at least one half day training session for PIOs/FAAs - every year 3. All PAs who have a website to upload RTI related data/information on the portal regarding receipts and disposal of RTI applications within 10 days of the close of the month. This is to start…
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Members might be aware that DoPT had issued a circular on 01 June 2009, based on a judgement of the Bombay High Court, regarding questions in a RTI applications - those starting with "WHY" . Now, DoPT has issued a circular clarifying the earlier circular. The clarification is self explanatory. Both the earlier circular and the new clarification, are attached to this post. This will help those members who are told by PIOs not to ask "questions" in RTI applications. DoPT circular on Bombay HC judgement WHY.pdf DoPT clarification on questions in RTI application WHY.pdf
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RTI cell in Ministries Rs 50000 grant
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DoPT had set up a "RTI cell" in its office and this had resulted in a better system for handling RTI applications. Based on this experience, DoPT has now recommended that Ministries/Departments set up similar "RTI Cells". For this purpose, it has agreed to give a one time grant of Rs 50,000. The full circular is attached to this post. RTI Cell in Ministries grant of 50000.pdf
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Attached is DoPt circular regarding IPOs to be accepted as a valid mode of payment for application fees to central PAs. IPO Payment for Central PAs.pdf
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DoPT Circular re designation of PIO/Mode of payment/Cheque in favour of/application format
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Attached is a DoPT circular dated 23 March 2007 instructing that: a) PIO/APIO to be immediately appointed and details put up on website - if not already done b) IPO is a valid mode of payment for fees c) DD/BC/IPO drawn in favour of "Accounts Officer" of the PA must be accepted. d) RTI applications not to be rejected on the grounds that they are not in proper format
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New 'Anti Corruption' GR by Govt of Maharashtra
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The Government of Maharashtra (General Administration Department) has issued a new circular replacing all earlier circulars in this regard. It declares that anti corruption committees will br formed at state, district and taluka (Tehsil) levels. The committees will have usual suspects like departmental heads from revenue, ploice, co-operation, forest, PWD, ACB, as ex-officio members, and upto 10 non-governemtn members. The guidelines for appointment of non-government members says these people may be ex babus, principals, freedom fighters, MLA/ LC/ corporators, NGO members, etc. One seat each reserved for women, SC, ST, OBC. Police verification necessary, but may be ob…
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Attached is DoPT is circular dated 27th February 2008 regarding Guidelines for PIO's under the RTI Act 2005.
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I attach following OM issued by DoPT regarding Financial assistance to be provided for capacity building and training of PIOs/FAAs, for information of our members. Guidelines on Awareness Generation and Capacity building components of the Central Sector Scheme on "Improving Transparency and Accountability in government through effective implementation of Right to lnformation Act" RTI DOPT.pdf
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Attached is DoPT circular dated 25th April 2008 regarding Guidelines to Public Authorities under RTI Act 2005. 1_4_2008_IR(Eng).pdf
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In the Minutes of Meeting of CIC held on 12 August 2008, item No. 6 deals with the the procedure to be followed while imposing penalty on PIO and its in corporation in the CIC (Management) Regulations 2007: 6. Commission directed that the following procedure may be followed while imposing penalty and the same may be incorporated in the CIC (Management) Regulations 2007. i) Wherever there is no response of the PIO within the time specified in section 7(1) or there is a complaint that the PIO refused to accept application, the Commission shall issue a notice to him to show cause why penalty should not be imposed upon him. In such cases, the response of the PIO…
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DoPT has issued a Office Memorandum (OM) Nr. 12/9/2009-IR dated 24 May 2010 wherein it has clarifed that "additional" fees have to be only as per prescribed rules and no additional fee can be charged for postal expenses or additional manpower, etc. The copy of the OM is attached to this post. Members should note that this will be applicable only to PA's under the centre, unless the nodal departments in each state also issue similar circulars, if there is no provision of such types of additional fees in those States. (Note: Some State RTI Rules and Fees do prescribe additional charges to be paid by the applicant for postal expenses) 12_9_2009-IR-1.pdf
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DoPT has issued a circular No. 1/14/2008-IR dated 28 July 2008 clarifying that PIO's cannot "designate" other officers as PIO's using Sec 5(4) and 5(5). It is the duty of the PIO to obtain information from other officers and provide to the applicant. The RTI Act enables the PIO to seek assistance of other officers (deemed PIO's) to enable him to provide information to the information seeker BUT does not give him authority to designate these "other" officers as PIO's. Circular copy is attached to this post. Clarification re Sec 5(4) and 5(5) - deemed PIO's.pdf
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Gujarat rti rules amended
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Gujarat RTI Rules have been amended drastically. Revised guidelines are at GUJARAT RTI RULES/FORMATS - RTI Guide
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In case there is more than one designated CPIO, DoPT has issued a circular clarifying that it is advisable for PA to have a single point to receive all RTI applications...etc.. DoPT circular for creating single point.....pdf
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In a circular dated 01 June 2009, DoPT has informed various authorities about a Bombay High Court (Goa Bench) decision which has stated that: "The definition of information cannot include within its fold answers to the question "why" which would be same thing as asking the reason for a justification for a particular thing. The public information authorities cannot expect to communicate to the citizen the reason why a certain thing was done or not done in the sense of a justification because the citizen makes a requisition about information. Justifications are matter within the domain of adjudicating uthorities and cannot properly be classified as information. " …
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At last by force, DOPT vide OM No. No.1/20/2009-IR dated 23-06-2009 clarified that file noting can be disclosed except file noting containing information exempt from disclosure under section 8 of the Act. http://persmin.gov.in/WriteData/CircularNotification/ScanDocument/RTI/1_20_2009_IR_1.pdf Disclosure of 'file noting' under the RTI Act, 2005 1_20_2009_IR_1.pdf
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New Pro-active disclosure rules for Karnataka
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Government of Karnataka has passed a new public disclosure rules for its Municipal corporat.ions and other municipal 'service providers'. GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA Voluntary disclosure by Muninipalties rules.doc
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DoPT warns PIO's and PA's against non acceptance of DD/BC/IPO in favour of Accounts Officer
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In a Circular No. F.10/9/2008-IR dated 5th December 2008, DoPT has warned PIO's and PA's that non acceptance of DD/BC/IPO in favour of "Accounts Officer" as payment of application fee under Sec 6(1) of the RTI Act tantamounts to refusal of the RTI application. Consequently PIO's may become liable for Penalty under Sec 20 of the RTI Act. The full circular is attached to this post. 10_9_2008-IR.pdf 10_9_2008-IR(Hindi).pdf
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Maharashtra Government has issued a circular dated 01 September 2009 holding District Collectors responsible for the implementation of RTI Act in their respective districts. Each IAS level office who is the DC will also be evaluated in their Annual Reports bearing in mind the prformance vis-a-vis RTI implementation. The circular is attached to this post. Mharashtra District Collectors Circular dated 01.09.2009.pdf
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Attached is a Circular dated 14 September 2009, issued by the Maharashtra Government informing all concerned that IPO's payable to "Accounts Officer" are a valid mode of payment for RTI application fee. Maharashtra Government - IPO Circular dated 14.09.2009.pdf
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Attached is a DoPT Circular dated 31 July 2007 asking all Ministries/Departments to prepare a exhaustive list/inventory of Public Authorities based on the recommendations of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission.
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DoPT has announced a specific Budget and Implementation Guidelines for "Strengthening, Capacity Building and Awareness Generation for effective implementation of the RTI Act. The Budget allocations are: 2008-09 Rs. 8.07 Crores 2009-10 Rs. 14.03 Crores Total: 22.10 Crores. The Budget will be used for: 1. Strengthening and Capacity building: This includes strengthening of the SIC's through IT enablement, Video Conferencing with districts, digitization of appeals/complaints, MIS for appeals/complaints and a "online" filing mechanism for appeals and complaints. It also includes a small component for propagation of RTI. 2. Training: This budget will b…
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DoPT has issued two similar circulars (one each in respect of CIC and SIC's) clarifying that inter alia that there is no provision in the RTI Act for constitution of benches. It seems that the Department of legal affairs has also opined that under Sec 12(4) and 15(4) the Chief Information Commissioners of CIC and SIC do not have any powers to constitute such benches. The two circulars are attached to this post. 1_1_2009-IR_1.pdf 1_1_2009-IR_2.pdf
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DoPT circular clarifying earlier circular on Sec 6(3) and "collection/creation" of information
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Based on a CIC observation during an appeal hearing, DoPT has now clarified its earlier circular on Sec 6(3) and "collection/creation" of information: The undersigned is directed to clarify that the OM dated 12.6.2008 does not propose to say that collection of information per se amounts to creation of information. The above referred statement has been made to emphasize that the public authority to whom the application is made is not required to collect information from different public authorities to supply it to the applicant. The full circular is attached to this post: 10_2_2008-IR-1.pdf
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