CIC instructs CCIT, Ranchi to educate concerned officials about RTI Act, 2005

Mr. Radha Raman Tripathy Vs. CPIO & Jt. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central Information Commission)

It is observed by the Commission that the officials at Bokaro/Hazaribagh remained ignorant about the provisions of the RTI Act, 2005 and its translation into practice which is a matter of utmost concern of the Commission and the public at large. The CCIT, Ranchi is therefore, instructed to ensure that periodic conferences/ seminars to sensitize, familiarize and educate the concerned officials about the relevant provisions of the RTI Act, 2005 for effective discharge of its duties and responsibilities are conducted.

FULL TEXT OF THE CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION ORDER IS AS FOLLOWS:-

FACTS

The Complainant vide his RTI application sought information regarding the total amount paid to Guest House/ Houses for stay by Shri S.K. Roy, JCIT, Range-3, Bokaro during the month of October, 2016.

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