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Aarogya Setu-RTI row: IT Ministry to act against officials for lapses
Sources in the ministry said that it has taken the lapses made in providing information on Aarogya Setu app very strictly.
 "Aarogya Setu-RTI row: IT Ministry to act against officials for lapses")
Uttarakhand: Vigilance dept declared 'intelligence org', out of RTI ambit
The Vigilance department in Uttarakhand has been declared an intelligence organisation putting it out of the ambit of the Right To Information (RTI) Act.
 "Uttarakhand: Vigilance dept declared 'intelligence org', out of RTI ambit")
84,545 bank fraud cases, involving about Rs 1.85 trn reported in FY20: RTI
The RBI stated that the total number of frauds reported by Scheduled commercial banks and select FIs during Financial Year 2019-20 is 84,545 and the amount involved therein is Rs 1,85,772.42 crore
 "84,545 bank fraud cases, involving about Rs 1.85 trn reported in FY20: RTI")
Sebi dismisses RTI appeal in Franklin Templeton MF's wind-up case
Sebi also observed that as a stock market regulator, it conducts investigation to examine alleged or suspected violation of laws and regulations
 "Sebi dismisses RTI appeal in Franklin Templeton MF's wind-up case")
No details on migrant labourers, despite circular asking for it, shows RTI
On April 8, the Chief Labour Commissioner issued a circular for collecting data on every stranded migrant worker in every district and state, but no such details are available, show RTI replies
 "No details on migrant labourers, despite circular asking for it, shows RTI")
Air India has dues of over Rs 822 crore towards VVIP charter flights: RTI
Out of Rs 526.14 crore, Rs 236.16 crore were pending for over three years, Air India said in its response
 "Air India has dues of over Rs 822 crore towards VVIP charter flights: RTI")
Budget 2020: Govt allocates Rs 9.90 crore for CIC, Right to Information Act
The CIC has also received funds under a separate head of 'CIC and PESB' with an increase of 6.95% from the last budget
 "Budget 2020: Govt allocates Rs 9.90 crore for CIC, Right to Information Act")
All provisions of RTI Act to be enforced in J&K, says Jitendra Singh
A notification in this regard will be issued soon and the same pattern will be followed as in other UTs, said Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh
 "All provisions of RTI Act to be enforced in J&K, says Jitendra Singh")
How confidential should bank inspection reports be?
An emotional affirmation to disclose sensitive, confidential exchanges generically must be avoided
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Delhi HC sets aside CIC order defining EVMs as 'information' under RTI Act
It had added that all EVMs were securely stored in accordance with the manual on EVMs issued by the EC and the Representation of People Act.
 "Delhi HC sets aside CIC order defining EVMs as 'information' under RTI Act")
Tribal Affairs, Home Affairs Ministries lead in RTI rejections: CIC report
The number of RTI applications received by Central government ministries and departments increased by 136,000, about 11 per cent higher than 2017-18
 "Tribal Affairs, Home Affairs Ministries lead in RTI rejections: CIC report")
RTI should not be used to spy, hasten judicial functionings: Justice Ramana
He said the case concerns the balance which is required between two important fundamental rights -- right to information and right to privacy.
 "RTI should not be used to spy, hasten judicial functionings: Justice Ramana")
Justice Chandrachud bats for disclosure of info on appointment of judges
Judicial independence entails the ability of judges to adjudicate and decide cases without the fear of retribution.says Chandrachud
 "Justice Chandrachud bats for disclosure of info on appointment of judges")
Office of Chief Justice within RTI Act, rules SC, but conditions apply
Top court cautions that the Right to Information Act cannot be used as tool of surveillance
 "Office of Chief Justice within RTI Act, rules SC, but conditions apply")
CJI's office now under RTI Act: Chronology of events up to the SC decision
On November 13, 2019, SC upholds 2010 Delhi High Court verdict, holds office of the Chief Justice of India is a public authority
 "CJI's office now under RTI Act: Chronology of events up to the SC decision")
CJI under RTI Act: Chief Justice being on Bench is no issue, say experts
When queried on any issue of conflict of interest, Dwivedi said there is absolutely no conflict of interest
 "CJI under RTI Act: Chief Justice being on Bench is no issue, say experts")
Will CJI come under RTI ambit? SC to pronounce its verdict on Nov 13
The High Court in its order had declared the CJI's office a "public authority" and said that it should come under the RTI Act
Centre notifies RTI act amendments, ignores civil society concerns
The government had in July introduced a bill to amend the transparency law, a move criticised by transparency activists who termed it "an attack on the independence of the panel"
 "Centre notifies RTI act amendments, ignores civil society concerns")
Govt reducing need for filing RTI by putting info in public domain: Shah
The RTI Act has bridged the gap between the people and the government, and addressed mistrust, he said
 "Govt reducing need for filing RTI by putting info in public domain: Shah")
How recent SC order brings trusts, NGOs within the ambit of RTI Act
The apex court order came last week in the DAV College Trust and Management Society vs Director of Public Instructions case
 "How recent SC order brings trusts, NGOs within the ambit of RTI Act")
