Sribhumi officer told to pay Rs 30k for RTI Act violation

In a significant ruling, the Assam State Information Commission has imposed a fine of Rs 30,000 on a district social welfare officer in Sribhumi for neglecting the Right to Information Act. The officer, who repeatedly failed to deliver the requested information to a resident of Silchar, was found guilty of procedural missteps and undue delays.

Sribhumi officer told to pay Rs 30k for RTI Act violation
In a significant ruling, the Assam State Information Commission has imposed a fine of Rs 30,000 on a district social welfare officer in Sribhumi for neglecting the Right to Information Act. The officer, who repeatedly failed to deliver the requested information to a resident of Silchar, was found guilty of procedural missteps and undue delays.