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A very strong NO to any amendment to RTI Act

A very strong NO to any amendment to RTI Act. Several problems. Uneven fee structures Inadequate and uneven implementation of section 4 Functioning of First Appellate Authorities Secret and non-participatory process of appointment of Information Commissioners

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A very strong NO to any amendment to RTI Act

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  1. A very strong NO to any amendment to RTI Act

  2. Several problems • Uneven fee structures • Inadequate and uneven implementation of section 4 • Functioning of First Appellate Authorities • Secret and non-participatory process of appointment of Information Commissioners • Functioning of Information Commissions • Etc etc etc

  3. Not possible to discuss all problems in five minutes or even in one day

  4. Lack of any platform for continuous engagement between RTI activists & Government • Always seen as opposing each other whereas goals are the same

  5. National RTI Council • 70% activists, 15% government officials, 15% Information Commissioners • Meet every two months • DOPT Minister to chair so that decisions could be implemented • Discuss all issues related to RTI implementation • As first step, Council should draft model RTI Rules for functioning of Information Commissions, PIOs and FAAs – after extensive consultations

  6. Victimization of RTI applicants • Set up a national helpline • Forward all cases to respective states • Keep a track and follow them up

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