Right to Information (RTI)

SC strikes down electoral bonds scheme, terms it unconstitutional

February 15, 2024

SC strikes down electoral bonds scheme, terms it unconstitutional

CPM was one of the petitioners that challenged the scheme.

February 12, 2024
Failing to provide RTI reply: Information Commission warns of flash inspections at govt offices

Officials who attempt to hide a government file or fail to produce the same coulf face a jail term of five yeas or a fine above Rs 10,000, or both.
January 15, 2024
Clay factory functioning without fire safety certificate, says RTI reply

Thiruvananthapuram: The response given to an application under the Right To Information Act (RTI) has said that the English Indian Clays Limited factory, located in Mele Thonnakkal village, Thiruvananthapuram district, employing 300 individuals, lacks a Non-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Fire
December 11, 2023
Information Commission orders govt to return excessive fee collected for RTI response

While one page of the copy should be charged Rs 3, the department took almost up to 100-fold.
August 16, 2023
Information seekers lose money on Kerala govt's RTI portal

Many who submitted online applications seeking information from the state government losing money without getting any information.