Hi Arun, Harinath is 100% correct. For any Act or for that matter for any good thing there are many people who will misuse it. We cannot avoid such people.
Firstly, the Law suggests to employ upto 10 Commissioners but we (AP) have only 4 Commissioners. See there are many clauses that help the PIOs to deny information. You are definitely right that we have to ask for proper and required information and should use it. Fine. But if Govt. maintains records properly and first of all put up for display or access all the mandatory disclosures, there will not be any scope to file RTIs for basic and regular requirements. As Harinath mentioned if we computerize our system and use technology to optimal extent, it solves many problems. In fact, people didn't understand the RTI Act in its proper sense. There is a lot of scope to put it to good use for the progress of our Nation and above all to reduce corruption. It is our responsibility to create awareness among the people about the correct usage of the Act. We also can use the Grievances Web site you mentioned. This can be complementary option. Thank you. with regards, Prasanthi.
