http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/ en Mon, 20 May 2013 03:39:14 GMT vBulletin 1440 http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/images/styles/Creative/misc/rss.png http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/ http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112561-rti-happenings-uttar-pradesh-2-a.html Mon, 20 May 2013 03:11:32 GMT As reported in Daily News Activist on 20/05/13



Source: Details

]]> ambrish.p http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112561-rti-happenings-uttar-pradesh-2-a.html http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112560-deccan-herald-first-edit-draconian-act.html Mon, 20 May 2013 03:02:42 GMT Published in Deccanherald.com on May 20, 2013 Draconian act (http://www.deccanherald.com/content/333387/draconian-act.html) *The arrest of Jaya Vindhyala, president of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties(PUCL) in Andhra Pradesh, is the latest case of arbitrary and highhanded police action to restrict freedom of expression.* The case specifically involved online freedom of expression because the alleged offences related to a posting on a Facebook page. Vidhyala had made a posting critical of Tamil Nadu governor K Rosaiah and an AP legislator Amanchi Krishna Mohan. While the same information published by the local print media had invited only a notice of legal action, its online publication has invited arrest and prosecution. It is difficult to understand how there can be different standards of response to the same information in two forms of media. Online media postings are made by individuals and they are more vulnerable. Freedom of expression is basically the individual’s freedom to express opinions and it should be guaranteed and protected, whatever the medium of expression. While dealing with the case, the Supreme Court has directed state governments to not arrest anybody for a post on a networking site unless the action is cleared by senior police officials. But this is no relief because senior police officials are also vulnerable to pressure from political authorities who are offended by postings in online media, as in this case. Vindhyala’s postings contained only matters revealed under the RTI Act and other information in the public realm. And yet she is being prosecuted. This is because Section 66 A of the Information Technology Act, under which the action was taken, is very restrictive and draconian. The section in effect differentiates between an ordinary citizen and a person who uses social media for comment. While the citizen has a defence under Section 19(1)(a) of the Constitution and other relevant provisions of the law, the netizen can be proceeded against under Section 66 A. This is anomalous because social media is actually gaining more popularity and importance than conventional media and they provide an empowering forum for individuals. This section should be removed from the IT Act because it is discriminatory and liable to be misused, whatever the guidelines that are given to the police. A number of cases of highhanded actions under the provision have come to light, including the arrest of two girls in Maharashtra who questioned the shutting down of Mumbai in the wake of Bal Thackeray’s death. Union Law minister Kapil Sibal’s recent assurances on the bill in parliament were not convincing. Published in Deccanherald.com on May 20, 2013
Draconian act

The arrest of Jaya Vindhyala, president of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties(PUCL) in Andhra Pradesh, is the latest case of arbitrary and highhanded police action to restrict freedom of expression.

The case specifically involved online freedom of expression because the alleged offences related to a posting on a Facebook page. Vidhyala had made a posting critical of Tamil Nadu governor K Rosaiah and an AP legislator Amanchi Krishna Mohan. While the same information published by the local print media had invited only a notice of legal action, its online publication has invited arrest and prosecution. It is difficult to understand how there can be different standards of response to the same information in two forms of media. Online media postings are made by individuals and they are more vulnerable. Freedom of expression is basically the individual’s freedom to express opinions and it should be guaranteed and protected, whatever the medium of expression.

While dealing with the case, the Supreme Court has directed state governments to not arrest anybody for a post on a networking site unless the action is cleared by senior police officials. But this is no relief because senior police officials are also vulnerable to pressure from political authorities who are offended by postings in online media, as in this case. Vindhyala’s postings contained only matters revealed under the RTI Act and other information in the public realm. And yet she is being prosecuted. This is because Section 66 A of the Information Technology Act, under which the action was taken, is very restrictive and draconian.

The section in effect differentiates between an ordinary citizen and a person who uses social media for comment. While the citizen has a defence under Section 19(1)(a) of the Constitution and other relevant provisions of the law, the netizen can be proceeded against under Section 66 A. This is anomalous because social media is actually gaining more popularity and importance than conventional media and they provide an empowering forum for individuals.

This section should be removed from the IT Act because it is discriminatory and liable to be misused, whatever the guidelines that are given to the police. A number of cases of highhanded actions under the provision have come to light, including the arrest of two girls in Maharashtra who questioned the shutting down of Mumbai in the wake of Bal Thackeray’s death. Union Law minister Kapil Sibal’s recent assurances on the bill in parliament were not convincing.

]]> Non RTI Issues Sajib Nandi http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112560-deccan-herald-first-edit-draconian-act.html http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112559-rti-court-decision-punjab-hc-grants-stay-against-info-panel-order.html Mon, 20 May 2013 02:46:54 GMT Reported by Hindustantimes.com on May 19, 2013 HC grants stay against info panel order - Hindustan Times (http://www.hindustantimes.com/Punjab/Ludhiana/HC-grants-stay-against-info-panel-order/SP-Article1-1062741.aspx) The Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday granted a stay against the order of the Punjab State Information Commission dated March 12, vide which the Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) was declared a public authority under the Right to Information Act. The commission had passed its order on two complaints filed by Rohit Sabharwal of Ludhiana and Dr Sandeep Kumar of Hisar in Haryana. The complainants had claimed that being a charitable institution, the DMCH was availing itself of certain exemptions, including house tax, income tax and stamp duty. The commission held that this amounted to indirect funding by the state government, thus the DMCH was a public authority. The DMCH challenged the order in the high court saying the commission had no jurisdiction to review its earlier decisions, so it was not a public authority. The DMCH petition was taken up for hearing by the bench of Justice TS Dhindsa, who granted the stay against the order of the commission, while issuing notices to the commission and the two complainants for July 24. Reported by Hindustantimes.com on May 19, 2013
HC grants stay against info panel order - Hindustan Times

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday granted a stay against the order of the Punjab State Information Commission dated March 12, vide which the Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) was declared a public authority under the Right to Information Act.

The commission had passed its order on two complaints filed by Rohit Sabharwal of Ludhiana and Dr Sandeep Kumar of Hisar in Haryana.

The complainants had claimed that being a charitable institution, the DMCH was availing itself of certain exemptions, including house tax, income tax and stamp duty. The commission held that this amounted to indirect funding by the state government, thus the DMCH was a public authority.

The DMCH challenged the order in the high court saying the commission had no jurisdiction to review its earlier decisions, so it was not a public authority.

The DMCH petition was taken up for hearing by the bench of Justice TS Dhindsa, who granted the stay against the order of the commission, while issuing notices to the commission and the two complainants for July 24.

]]> Sajib Nandi http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112559-rti-court-decision-punjab-hc-grants-stay-against-info-panel-order.html http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112558-j-k-dates-announced-state-level-rti-program.html Mon, 20 May 2013 01:21:09 GMT **Dates announced for State level RTI program** Reported by risingkashmir.in on 20.05.2013 Dates announced for State level RTI program (http://www.risingkashmir.in/news/dates-announced-for-state-level-rti-program-47517.aspx) *Jammu, May 19:* The 2-day training program on Right to Information Act shall commence from May 28 to 29 of this month, as per information issued by Sangarsh RTI Movement today. The program is open for students of law/social sciences, NGO members, women rights/social activists, legal professionals, senior citizens and journalists, A press release of the Sangarsh RTI Movement read. “During the training program the participants shall be given complete knowledge of the RTI act and the rules. Subject experts and faculty from Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) New Delhi shall also interact with the participants and would apprise them about the global scenario of the act,” press release further read. The Sangarsh RTI group told Rising Kashmir that the motive of organizing such event is to give free RTI education to the citizens so that they can further spread it amongst the masses. “The organization has invited nominations of candidates who are interested to join the course. Interested candidates have been advised to contact its member Balvinder Singh on 94191-95295 or Raman Sharma on 9086232994 before May 23 for completion of formalities. Dates announced for State level RTI program

Reported by risingkashmir.in on 20.05.2013
Dates announced for State level RTI program

Jammu, May 19: The 2-day training program on Right to Information Act shall commence from May 28 to 29 of this month, as per information issued by Sangarsh RTI Movement today.
The program is open for students of law/social sciences, NGO members, women rights/social activists, legal professionals, senior citizens and journalists, A press release of the Sangarsh RTI Movement read.

“During the training program the participants shall be given complete knowledge of the RTI act and the rules. Subject experts and faculty from Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) New Delhi shall also interact with the participants and would apprise them about the global scenario of the act,” press release further read.

The Sangarsh RTI group told Rising Kashmir that the motive of organizing such event is to give free RTI education to the citizens so that they can further spread it amongst the masses.

“The organization has invited nominations of candidates who are interested to join the course. Interested candidates have been advised to contact its member Balvinder Singh on 94191-95295 or Raman Sharma on 9086232994 before May 23 for completion of formalities.


]]> akhilesh yadav http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112558-j-k-dates-announced-state-level-rti-program.html http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112555-rti-happenings-uttar-pradesh.html Mon, 20 May 2013 00:10:30 GMT As reported in Dainik Jagran on 20/05/13 Image: http://epaper.jagran.com/epaperimages/20052013/Meerut/19MRT-pg3-0/d3090.png Source: Story (http://epaper.jagran.com/ePaperArticle/20-may-2013-edition-Meerut-page_3-12094-3090-29.html) As reported in Dainik Jagran on 20/05/13


Source: Story

]]> ambrish.p http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112555-rti-happenings-uttar-pradesh.html http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112554-how-find-registered-property.html Sun, 19 May 2013 16:31:57 GMT HI All, How to know whether the property is registered or not. I have a house in Wangani, Ambernath Taluka, Thane Zilla. Is there any documents that we need to take or get stamped from GramPanchayat of Wangani so that we have a complete proof that, the property is not illegal. Thanks in advance HI All,

How to know whether the property is registered or not.
I have a house in Wangani, Ambernath Taluka, Thane Zilla.
Is there any documents that we need to take or get stamped from GramPanchayat of Wangani so that we have a complete proof that,
the property is not illegal.
Thanks in advance

]]> Non RTI Issues BhavinNagda http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112554-how-find-registered-property.html http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112552-rti-help-applied-rti-under-life-liberty-no-intimation-even-after-4-days.html Sun, 19 May 2013 14:27:19 GMT Hi All, I have applied for medical records under RTI from June 2008 under Life and Liberty clause of RTI act on Monday, 13th April 2013 but till today I have not received any intimation if the request has been accepted or rejected. What should be my next course of action? N.B: The information is been requested from Karnataka Central Prisons authority and Dr. Ambedkar Medical college, KG Halli, Bangalore DR.B.R. Ambedkar Medical College (http://www.bramc.org/) KARNATAKA PRISONS (http://www.karnatakaprisons.kar.nic.in/) Thank you, Hi All,

I have applied for medical records under RTI from June 2008 under Life and Liberty clause of RTI act on Monday, 13th April 2013 but till today I have not received any intimation if the request has been accepted or rejected.

What should be my next course of action?

N.B: The information is been requested from Karnataka Central Prisons authority and Dr. Ambedkar Medical college, KG Halli, Bangalore
DR.B.R. Ambedkar Medical College
KARNATAKA PRISONS

Thank you,

]]> Ask for RTI Query ritooraj http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112552-rti-help-applied-rti-under-life-liberty-no-intimation-even-after-4-days.html http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112551-how-can-i-get-my-incoming-outgoing-call-details.html Sun, 19 May 2013 13:33:04 GMT hi i m using bsnl prepaid no. i want my incoming and outgoing call detail from bsnl .what can i do. hi i m using bsnl prepaid no. i want my incoming and outgoing call detail from bsnl .what can i do.

]]> New Member Introduction sonulohchab http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112551-how-can-i-get-my-incoming-outgoing-call-details.html http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112550-rti-help-whom-write-getting-clarification-ex-service-man-age-relaxation.html Sun, 19 May 2013 11:37:04 GMT Sir i want to know whom i should write for clarification regarding age relaxation for ex serviceman in group a and group b posts in central govt and public sector like banks. Sir
i want to know whom i should write for clarification regarding age relaxation for ex serviceman in group a and group b posts in central govt and public sector like banks.

]]> Ask for Framing an RTI Question ANIL KUMAR HRD http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112550-rti-help-whom-write-getting-clarification-ex-service-man-age-relaxation.html http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112549-rti-happenings-punjab.html Sun, 19 May 2013 11:26:32 GMT डीएमसी को आरटीआई पर कोर्ट से मिला स्टे

Reported by bhaskar.com on 19.05.2013
http://www.bhaskar.com/article/PUN-O...21435-NOR.html

लुधियाना-!-पंजाब एंड हरियाणा हाईकोर्ट ने दयानंद मेडिकल कॉलेज व अस्पताल को आरटीआई के तहत लाने के निर्णय पर स्टे लगा दिया है।

हाईकोर्ट ने यह फैसला 12 मार्च 2013 को स्टेट इंफार्मेशन एक्ट कमिशन के आदेश के खिलाफ सुनाया है। लुधियाना के आरटीआई एक्टीविस्ट रोहित सभ्रवाल व हिसार के डॉ.दीप कुमार ने अस्पताल को आरटीआई के तहत लाने के लिए एक याचिका दायर की थी। इसमें कहा गया था कि डीएमसी अस्पताल खुद को चैरिटेबल ट्रस्ट बताकर हाउस टैक्स, इनकम टैक्स और स्टांप ड्यूटी से छूट पा रहा है। इसलिए डीएमसी को आरटीई की अधीन लाया जाए। लेकिन बाद में डीएमसी ने इस फैसले को हाईकोर्ट में चुनौती दी और उसे स्टे मिल गया।


]]> akhilesh yadav http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112549-rti-happenings-punjab.html http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112547-rti-happenings-hc-grants-stay-dmch.html Sun, 19 May 2013 07:56:09 GMT HC grants stay to DMCH

As reported by The Tribune on dated 19 May 2013
Source : http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/forum.php

The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted stay against the order, dated March 12, 2013, of State Information Commission, Punjab, in which Dayanand Medical College & Hospital was declared as Public Authority under the Right to Information Act. This was claimed by SS Saini, senior law consultant of Dayanand medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana
Saini further claimed that the Commission had passed its order on two complaints filed by Rohit Sabharwal of Ludhiana and Dr Sandeep Kumar of Hisar. Both of these complaints were filed on the ground that being a charitable institution, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital avail certain exemptions, including exemption from house tax, income tax and stamp duty etc. The State Information Commission held that these exemptions amount to indirect funding by the State Government and due to this reason, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital was a Public Authority.

He further claimed that Dayanand Medical College & Hospital challenged the order of the State Information Commission, Punjab, before the Punjab and Haryana High Court by filing a writ petition on the ground that the State information Commission, Punjab, had no jurisdiction to review its earlier decisions, under which it was held that Dayanand Medical College & Hospital was not a Public Authority.

The senior law consultant of DMCH further claimed that the writ petition filed by Dayanand Medical College was taken up for hearing by the bench of Justice TS Dhindsa and after hearing the institution, the bench granted stay against the order of State Information Commission, Punjab, while issuing the notice of motion to State Information Commission, Punjab, as well as Rohit Sabharwal and Dr Sandeep Kumar for 24th July, 2013.


]]> sabharwal786 http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112547-rti-happenings-hc-grants-stay-dmch.html http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112544-rti-happenings-ap-motorists-get-taken-ride.html Sun, 19 May 2013 04:33:12 GMT As reported by Yunus Lasania in newindianexpress.com on 18 May 2013:
http://newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/Motorists-get-taken-for-a-ride/2013/05/18/article1595346.ece


Motorists get taken for a ride



The response to the query about the allotment of parking spaces in the city has revealed that not more than Rs10 should be charged for four wheelers for the first two hours, and not more than Rs 5 for every extra hour. Similarly, the price to pay for parking a two-wheeler is just Rs 5 for for the first two hours, and Rs 3 per subsequent hour. | EPS

Ever felt that you were being fleeced at public parking spots due to the exorbitant charges? An RTI query proves that hunch and highlights the blatant violation by those managing the Greater Hyderabad Muncipal Corporation (GHMC) public parking spaces in the city.

The response to the query about the allotment of parking spaces in the city has revealed that not more than Rs10 should be charged for four wheelers for the first two hours, and not more than `5 for every extra hour. Similarly, the price to pay for parking a two-wheeler is just `5 for for the first two hours, and `3 per subsequent hour.

All Hyderabadis would agree that at various public parking spots in the city, the spots are priced way higher, ranging from `20 for four-wheelers and `10 for two-wheelers. The parking tickets mention in print that the charge is applicable for only one hour and extra charges would be levied after that, without a mention of the amount – a clear violation of GHMC norms.

“Not even a single parking place in the city has the tickets printed in accordance to the norms. Those who have licenses are supposed to carry a copy of their license at all times. Hundreds of people use the facility and the additional amount minted due to the misuse is unimaginable,” said RTI activist CJ Karira, who filed the query.

GHMC rules also stipulate that the licensee should exhibit the rates in English, Telugu and Urdu at the parking lot Many parking lots were devoid of any sort of information with only a ‘GHMC Parking’ signboard visible. Moreover, even the tickets were unclear about the rates and other information, as some did not even specify the additional charges to be levied after the first two hours of parking. Some tickets in fact did not even have ‘GHMC’ printed on them.

“The managements are also supposed to mention the operation time of the parking lots. None of the licensed parking lots mention this. The licensees are cheating people and GHMC seems to have turned a blind eye,” said Karira, slamming the civic authority. When contacted for clarification, GHMC officials said that they would look into the matter, but refused to comment.



]]> karira http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112544-rti-happenings-ap-motorists-get-taken-ride.html http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112543-rti-help-2nd-appeal.html Sun, 19 May 2013 04:06:55 GMT Dear Sir,
As per your guidance, i was filed the First Appeal To FAA IOCL.
But He replied that "Upon careful consideration of your appeal and the reply of CPIO, Panipat Refinery, I agree with the reply of CPIO, Panipat Refinery" .
what should i do further, and how to file second appeal.

]]> Ask for RTI Query hrypnp http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112543-rti-help-2nd-appeal.html http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112542-adv-rm-your-fold.html Sun, 19 May 2013 03:51:07 GMT Dear All in RTIIndia, Greetings. Happy to join your fold with an Information that what is presented in the Download section as RTI in Tamil is NOT a translation of RTI Act 2005 but only a Handbook issued by the TN Govt. May I request you to kindly note this from an Advocate and Author of books on RTI Act who has joined you today Let us share. All the best to all in RTIINDIA R.M. Dear All in RTIIndia,
Greetings.
Happy to join your fold with an Information that what is presented in the Download section as RTI in Tamil is NOT a translation of RTI Act 2005 but only a Handbook issued by the TN Govt. May I request you to kindly note this from an Advocate and Author of books on RTI Act who has joined you today
Let us share.
All the best to all in RTIINDIA
R.M.

]]> New Member Introduction Adv RM http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112542-adv-rm-your-fold.html http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112541-how-deal-threats-intimidation.html Sun, 19 May 2013 01:39:14 GMT I have some RTI requests against a corrupt senior police officer. I won one case after Second Appeal. In the second case, because of this, the PIO allowed my inspection request after a great deal of drama (antedating documents, saying I didn't come within the time period, etc).

During inspection, some documents were given to me. Others that were the subject matter of this RTI and referenced in the same case file were not, and I was told that they were missing. These documents are very important to my request. I was asked to sign acknowledgment of inspection/receipt of documents. I did, but I also made a note of certain documents not being given to me, so I could appeal.

This resulted in the PIO abusing me and threatening to teach me a lesson. I kept my cool and also called up the Police Control Room, but they simply asked me to file a complaint with the incharge, who happens to be the same corrupt officer.

What can I do now?

]]> Ask for Framing an RTI Question jmehta http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/112541-how-deal-threats-intimidation.html