From:
"Gopalkrishnan iyer" <[email protected]>
To:
[email protected]
Cc:
[email protected]
It appears that we all forgot about RTI
It
is not Tiwari alone but each of the authorities behaves strangely from
the time a RTI application is received and by now (from inception) most
of the departments have developed a "research" team for thwarting the
applicant's effort. Depending on the nature
of the information
sought reflections of the authorities gives an impression that they are
bitten by ant, bee, scorpion, snake and so on Seriousness of the
information sought was graver than bearing the charges of murder, we
have seen in RTI activist's murders. This writer experienced hurdles
even to submit an application at the initial stages! On some pretext or
other they used to delay receiving application, at the same time
informing concerned about anticipated application and to be prepared! 30
days time required for giving the information is
to scan through files remove any thing incriminating and if
consequences are bad even disappear the file.I apprehend that even
records available in the files, particularly like property records,are
tampered wth once an application is received.
Many of the
discussions and debate often turns to debate (fight) between members in
the cite and the architect of RTI, who so ever, yields the desired
results, diflecting the activists from their focus! This is precisely
what the "government wants, leaving us to fight among us !This is a time
legal professionals are contemplating to do away with addressing Judges
and so on like Your Honor, My Lord --- and stressing on politeness in
application does not arise but it should not be impolite! There is
nothing to loose either by being humble or polite but if the purpose
appear to be dragged indefinitely level of loosing politeness and
humility is anybody's guess! Imagine a situation where
applicant is the neighbour of PIO (public servant) or SIC, or CIC I
have had occasions to notice big bosses of companies, whom people
address Sir, Saheb and so on, employees fear for their jobs constantly,
addresses the peon in the Municipality Saheb---and does everything short
of falling at feet!
Now let us get rid of such desire to be called by sir, saheb, malik and so on!
"NAM MEI KYA HAI, KAM MEI MATLAB HAI"
Iyer GA
--- On Fri, 27/8/10, VB Singh <[email protected]> wrote:
From: VB Singh <[email protected]>
Subject: 04 - Re: [rti_india] Shailesh Gandhi eats humble pie
To: [email protected]
Date: Friday, 27 August, 2010, 9:15 AM
I agree with Mr. Shah. This topic has reached a flash point and it would
be prudent not to discuss it anymore. We all are aiming to make RTI Act a
success and to avoid the babus to act in a manner which suits their pockets.
The appointments of Shaileshji, AN Tiwariji, and other ICs would have been
discussed and debated by Committtee consisting of PM Shri Manmohan Singhji,
then Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Shri LK Advaniji, and the Cabinet
Minister appointed by PM and then only President might have approved their
appointments.
By raising eyebrows on the integrity of CIC and ICs we are attempting to
degrade the office which is in itself a milestone for all of us and is going to
be beneficial to us. If anyone has any reservation regarding integrity of a
particular IC, he is free to take remedial measures available to him as
provided under Section 14 of RTI Act.
Regarding grievances againast decisions of CIC and ICs, the remedy is available
in High Court by way of Writ Pwetition and hence instead of airing our
emotional outburst in groups or fora (then inviting contempt notices), it is
recommended to file Writ Petitions in respective High Courts.
With warmest regards,
VB Singh
--- In [email protected], Dipak Shah <djshah1...@...> wrote:
>
> Dear All,
> Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Now it should be end to this topic.
> There are many topics to
> be discussed. Let us make full stop tot his subject.
> C A SHah D J
> USA
