KULGAM,
MAY 19: District Development Commissioner Kulgam, Sajad Hussain, today
convened a meeting of heads of all departments with an objective to
sensitize them about Right to Information Act, its implications, and mode of
answering the applications under it.
During
the meeting, a detailed discussion was held regarding implementation and
answering of RTI applications.
Speaking
on the occasion, DDC said that RTI is one of the powerful tools in the hands of
the public and provides a method to acquire information from public authorities
regarding the functioning of the government thus making everyone accountable in
the system.
Underlining
the importance of RTI Act, DDC also highlighted the role and responsibilities
of PIOs and APIOs in providing information to applicants.
He
directed the officers to strictly implement the RTI Act and asked them to
maintain registers under RTI so that an objective assessment of RTI
implementation is made.
He also
directed the concerned to upload information on their websites so that people
can get easy access to information regarding working of various government
departments.
ACR, ACD, Kulgam and other district officers were also present at the
meeting.
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