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Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
People urged to be aware of RTI Act
Visakhapatnam: The Right to Information Act (RTI) gives people the right to question the government and provides a mechanism for ensuring accountability and transparency in governance, said RTI Human Rights South India chairman Baygani Sanni Krishna (Alpha Krishna). Speaking at the state-level RTI Human Rights Activist Associations general body meeting held here on Saturday, the RTI Human Rights South India chairman informed that the organisation would fight for the problems of the people and they can approach the RTI Human Rights members to seek justice. He said that RTI plays a key role in the protection of human rights. Krishna appealed to the people to be aware of the RTI Act as it has several benefits, including promoting transparency and accountability in the governance, empowering citizens, and reducing corruption. The Act allows access to seek information of all the government departments, Krishna added. RTI Human Rights South India chairman underlined that the Act aids in bringing down corrupt practices. As part of the programme, identity cards were distributed to several RTI members.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Is RTI Act working in Telangana, wonders BJP
Hyderabad: BJP state spokesperson Rani Rudrama stated that during the ten years of BRS party rule in Telangana, the Congress party, which succeeded the BRS, has followed a similar path, weakening both government departments and the government machinery itself. Addressing the media on Wednesday, she pointed out that while the Congress party introduced the Right to Information (RTI) Act in India, it has not implemented the same laws now that it is in power in Telangana. 'Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy should clarify this,' she demanded. Rani Rudrama mentioned that on January 31, 'We applied with 27 questions in the name of our RTI consultant, Ganji Srinivasa Rao, on behalf of the BJP.' These questions were directed to the Office of the Special Chief Secretary of the Finance Department, specifically to the Public Information Officer, through the RTI Act. Rudrama noted that their RTI application had been submitted by March 31, but they received no response for a month. Consequently, the first appeal was submitted on March 12. 'After the appeal, we re-sent the 27 questions to the Finance Department with a request for additional details under the Right to Information Act.' However, it is unacceptable that their RTI request remained unanswered for 45 days, indicating that the RTI mechanism is not functioning properly in Telangana, where there are currently 16,000 pending applications. She asserted that if the ruling BJP at the national level could not get a response, what would be the fate of the average citizen? The Chief Minister, Finance Minister, and other leaders are spreading false propaganda by blaming the Centre without factual basis. The BRS party has taken loans, and now the newly-formed Congress government is also accumulating debt. 'We have requested information regarding these loans in our 27 questions, but we have yet to receive a response.'
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
SIT beings probe into sexual harassment case against RDVV VC
Jabalpur: An SIT constituted on the directions of the high court to investigate the sexual harassment at workplace complaint made by a female officer against Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya (RDVV) vice-chancellor has started its probe. The SIT includes senior officials such as IG Irshad Wali, DIG Monika Shukla, and SP GRP Jabalpur, Shimala Prasad. Sources said the SIT started its probe a few days ago, and statements of the people connected to the case are being recorded. Earlier, taking serious note of the complaints of negligence in the ongoing investigation into the complaint, the court ordered the formation of a three-member committee of IPS officers to investigate the matter. Justice Vishal Mishra ordered that the committee be chaired by an IG-rank officer and include a female officer of SP rank. Notably, the female officer posted at the university filed a complaint of workplace sexual harassment against Vice-Chancellor Rajesh Kumar Verma. Due to inaction on the complaint, the aggrieved female officer approached the HC. The petition stated that on Nov 21, 2024, during a meeting, the vice-chancellor made indecent gestures in his office. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo He made inappropriate comments and gestures in front of everyone. She requested the CCTV footage from the vice-chancellor's office on the day of the incident under the Right to Information Act, but it was not provided. During the hearing, the govt informed the HC single bench that a six-member committee was formed for the investigation, and the CCTV footage from the day of the incident was preserved. However, during the hearing, it was revealed to the bench that the university administration did not present the CCTV footage from the day of the incident to the investigation committee. The university administration informed the committee that the footage could not be downloaded due to a malfunction in the CCTV. The single bench ordered the district collector to have the cameras at the university examined by forensic and technical experts. Upon reviewing the report submitted by the district collector, the single bench found no mention of whether the CCTV camera in the vice-chancellor's room was operational on the day of the incident. The single bench instructed the committee to present an affidavit examining the seized documents, witness statements, and other elements related to the investigation. The district collector expressed dissatisfaction with the investigation in the submitted affidavit. The single bench found that the investigation committee showed no interest in gathering evidence during the inquiry. Despite a serious complaint of workplace sexual harassment by a female employee, the respondent officers acted arbitrarily without conducting a proper investigation. The petitioner's lawyer argued that the accused is an influential person with high political connections. The court gave the officers an opportunity to conduct a proper investigation, but the submitted report was unsatisfactory.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
State Information Commissioner picks of Haryana govt. opposed by INLD
Controversy has erupted over the appointments of State Information Commissioners by the Haryana government with the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) raising questions over their legality and seeking their immediate cancellation. A petition was also filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday by an advocate challenging the appointments. Chief Information Commissioner TVSN Prasad, a former Chief Secretary, and four State Information Commissioners – Amarjit Singh (a retired Haryana Civil Service officer), Karamveer Saini, Neeta Khera and Sanjay Madan – were administered the oath of office and allegiance by Governor Bandaru Dattatreya on Monday. Questioning the appointments, INLD State president Rampal Majra said the choice of Ms. Khera, a former Haryana Public Service Commission member from 2016-22, was in violation of Article 319 (D) of the Constitution, which prohibits appointment of the State Public Service Commission members to statutory posts. Earlier, Kulbir Chhikara, who was a member of HPSC from 2015-2021, was also made State Information Commissioner in 2023 in violation of this provision, said Mr. Majra. The INLD leader also opposed the appointment of Priyanka Dhupar, who faces charges in connection with the gang rape of a minor girl from Assam during her time as a member of the Child Welfare Committee, Bhiwani. 'The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights and Haryana Child Protection Commission had recommended suspension of Ms. Dhupar and legal action against her. In a case of money fraud, the Bhiwani Bar Association had also debarred her,' said Mr. Majra in a press statement. Ms. Dhupar, though named one of the five State Information Commissioners, was not invited for the oath ceremony. Mr. Majra accused former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda of collusion with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party saying that he was part of the committee for selection as a representative of the Opposition, but did not raise any objections. Denying the charges, Mr. Hooda said it was for the scrutiny committee to decide on the eligibility of the candidates and if there is any violation of law, it must be examined. Meanwhile, Punjab and Haryana High Court advocate Jagmohan Singh Bhatti has sent a legal notice to Haryana Chief Secretary, among others, against the appointment of the five State Information Commissioners saying that it was violation of Section 15 (3) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 since the committee must comprise the Leader of the Opposition, but the post was lying vacant since September 12, 2024. Praveen Attrey, media secretary of the Haryana CM, told The Hindu that the appointments were made as per legal provisions and the government had taken legal opinion from the Advocate General in this connection. 'We had written to the State Congress unit seeking the name of their leader for the purpose of representation in the committee, and the party had forwarded Mr. Hooda's name,' said Mr. Attrey.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
UPPSC CES Prelims result 2025 declared at uppsc.up.nic.in: 7,358 candidates qualify for 609 engineering posts; download here
UPPSC CES Prelims result 2025: Over 31,000 Candidates Appeared for the Preliminary Exam. (AI Image) UPPSC CES Prelims Result 2025: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially announced the results of the Combined State Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2024, conducted on April 20, 2025. This exam, as part of Advertisement No. A-9/E-1/2024 dated December 17, 2024, saw significant participation with 78,798 candidates applying and 31,639 appearing for the test. 7,358 Candidates Clear Preliminary Round for 609 Vacancies Based on the performance in the preliminary examination, a total of 7,358 candidates have been shortlisted to appear in the main examination. These selections have been made against 609 advertised vacancies under General and Special Recruitment categories. Main Exam Schedule to Be Announced Separately A separate notification regarding the schedule and application process for the main examination will be issued shortly by the Commission. All qualified candidates are advised to regularly check the Commission's official website for updates. Direct link to check the UPPSC State Engineering Services Preliminary Exam 2024 Results Final Selection Details After Court Verdict Candidates should note that details such as individual marks and cutoff scores will be released only after the final selection results are declared. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo These results will be subject to the judgment of the Hon'ble High Court in Special Appeal (D) No. 475 of 2019 filed by the Uttar Pradesh State Government. Additionally, the results for female candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh are also contingent upon the outcome of the same appeal. RTI Requests Not Entertained Until Final Results The Commission has clarified that applications under the Right to Information Act, 2005 concerning individual marks or cutoffs will not be accepted prior to the final result declaration. Ready to empower your child for the AI era? Join our program now! Hurry, only a few seats left.
