rti activism: Maharashtra: Bring Disaster Management and Fire Brigade under Civil Defence, demand activists

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Citing example of Kamala Mills fire, and how Mumbai Fire Brigade denied them information under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, the activists say, "SB Karade, Deputy Fire Officer denied us information under RTI Act on number of NOCs issued to various establishments and action taken against such entities. The idea behind denying this crucial information on technicalities is only with a view to help the lawbreakers and nothing more. By denying the said information, said Officer has acted in utterly irresponsible manner, particularly in view recent spate of fire incidents. Transparency and accountability is something which missing in Mumbai Fire Brigade."

 

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