RTI QUERY RESPONSE
Clock’s ticking for data protection, but the boardroom remains empty
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, the framework for registering consent managers with the DPBI is scheduled to start on November 13. But a government response to a Right to Information (RTI) application shows that the board spent not a single rupee on salaries, office expenses, rent or information and communication technology equipment as of September 30 this year.
'Trade secrets': What powers SIR's voter-roll checks? EC declines to reveal software details
The Election Commission has refused to disclose the software and algorithm details used to detect errors in voter rolls during the Special Intensive Revision, citing commercial confidence, trade secrets and intellectual property rights. Responding to an RTI application, the poll body said no new software was developed or procured for the exercise.
Board exam answer sheets: CIC tells CBSE to charge as per RTI Rules, amend circular
The Central Information Commission ordered CBSE to charge RTI photocopying fees strictly as prescribed. It also directed the board to amend a circular restricting revaluation after obtaining answer sheets. This directive came after a student sought answer script copies due to high re-evaluation costs. The commission found the restriction inconsistent with the transparency law's spirit. CBSE must now align its rules with the RTI Act's overriding effect.
Air India B787 engine shutdown: GE expanded inspections after 2023 incident, DGCA tells CIC
GE Aerospace expanded engine inspection requirements after an Air India 787-8 incident. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation confirmed this action to the Central Information Commission. This expansion included additional engine serial numbers for affected aircraft. The investigation found improper installation of locking lugs caused the engine surge. Compliance with the service bulletin was completed within the prescribed timeline.
IRDAI probes Care Health's stock option issue to Saluja
IRDAI revealed that a probe into stock option allotment to Saluja is on in response to a query raised by Rahul Kanoj under the Right to Information Act (RTI) to the insurance regulator. The regulator said in its response, "The information sought is not furnished as the same would impede the process of investigation or apprehension." ET has seen IRDAI's response to the RTI query.
CIC drops proceedings against MEITY over Aarogya Setu complaint
Last month, the CIC had issued a notice questioning the chief public information officers (CPIOs) of the ministry, National Informatics Centre and the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), as to why a penalty under the RTI Act should not be imposed on them for not adequately answering the RTI application which sought several details regarding the making of the government's contact tracing app Aarogya Setu and the people behind it.
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PNB collected Rs 268 cr as ATM transaction charges, annual maintenance fee in FY20
Punjab National Bank collected around Rs 268 crore as ATM transaction charges and annual maintenance fee on debit cards during 2019-20 fiscal, according to an RTI reply.
RBI says no curbs in providing bank accounts to crypto traders
In March, the Supreme Court had struck down restrictions imposed by the RBI in a circular in April 2018 which directed all entities regulated by it not to deal in virtual currencies or provide services to facilitate any person or entity from dealing or settling in the same.
Rs 382 cr collected as fine for violation of pollution norms since 2017: RTI
Rs 31.86 crore were received in 2017-18 and Rs 227.94 crore in 2018-19 as penalties, the CPCB had said in a response to the query made under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. Rs 122.27 crore have been received in compensation in 2019-20 till October 31, the CPCB stated in response to the query made by Noida-based RTI activist Ranjan Tomar.
Despite CIC orders, PMO refuses info on black money brought from abroad
It has cited a provision of the RTI Act that bars disclosure of information that may impede investigation.
SBI reports 1,329 fraud cases worth Rs 5,555 crore in April-September 2018
The analysis of these statistics shows that in the second quarter, the number of fraud cases reported in SBI reduced by just nine, while the amount involved rose by about 568.33 per cent over the first quarter.
PMO received over 12,500 RTI applications in 2016-17, highest since 2012
There has also been an increase in number of appeals filed by citizens, aggrieved over initial response to their applications from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), it said.
No corruption complaint against RSTV under Hamid Ansari, reveals RTI
Regarding the allegations that RSTV had spent rupees 1700 crores, the RTI reply showed that its actual expenditure since inception till March 31, 2017 was way lower at about Rs 345.6 crore.
CIC's show cause notice to ED officer in National Herald case
There are allegations of irregularities in the allotment of land to Associate Journals Ltd, parent company of National Herald but it is not clear from the order which case the applicant was referring to.
Cannot disclose preparedness to handle demonetisation crisis: RBI press
The response of the subsidiary came following an RTI query sent to RBI seeking to know the preparedness of the Bankers' Bank to handle the cash crisis.
Report on Rohith Vemula's death tabled in Parliament, is now public document: HRD
The ministry was responding to reports that it had rejected an RTI appeal for making public the commission's report on the death of Vemula.
Demonetisation: Seven crucial questions, answered and unanswered
Modi govt suddenly decided to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes on Nov 8 last year. Two months later, we have more questions than answers.
RBI ends confusion over currency stock
An RBI spokesperson said the total figure includes currency in its chests that have not been circulated to the public besides cash in circulation.
Nothing abnormal about discrepancy between total currency & amount revealed: RBI
A spokesperson for the regulator explained that the total figure also includes the currency with its chests which have not been circulated to the public.
Maharashtra Government did not spend any money on popularising RTI Act
Maharashtra Government has not spent even a single rupee on advertising and promoting the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
Make RTI replies public to stop repeated queries: Centre
The DoPT has been asking all central government departments to suo-motu make public governance-related information being held by them.
Did Rahul Gandhi get Special Protection Group cover during his 59-day vacation? Government keeps mum
RTI applicant Dev Ashish Bhattacharya had sought to know if Gandhi was protected by the SPG during the 59-day of absence.
Rs 6,300 crore alloted for benefit of minorities: RTI
Muradabad based RTI activist Saleem Baig had sent the RTI query on the welfare programmes being undertaken for the benefit of minority communities.
BJP government's swearing-in at Wankhede cost Rs 98.33 lakh: RTI
The swearing-in ceremony of BJP's first government in Maharashtra at Wankhede stadium here last year cost Rs 98.33 lakh, an RTI query has revealed.
Does new Right to Information circular endanger activists?
This order held that applicants need not disclose any personal details while filing RTI queries, other than their post office box numbers.
Defence Ministry refuses to give information on RTI query
Defence Ministry has refused to divulge details about the measures taken by India along its border to prevent Chinese incursions.
StockGuru scam mastermind tries RTI for Sebi info against him
The information sought by Lokeshwar Dev, who is said to have used different names, including that of Ulhas Khaire, for different fraudulent schemes.
Funds under CSR spent outside project area
The company, which built the Tehri dam in Uttarakhand spent funds allocated to it under its corporate social responsibility outside the project area, an RTI query has revealed.
Jan Lokpal Bill: Anna not a deserter, says Army
The RTI reply from Dakshin ASC records (South) dated August 3 puts the record straight that Anna “never deserted” the Army, and that he was “honourably” discharged.
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