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Centre proposes to amend laws to strengthen RTI Act
PremiumNew ideas: Union minister of state for personnel, public grievances and pensions Prithviraj Chavan has said that NGOs and social activists will be consulted on the proposed amendments. Harikrishna Kat
New Delhi: The Union government on Wednesday said it proposes to strengthen the Right to Information (RTI) Act by making changes in the laws to provide for disclosure by the government in all non-strategic areas.
The government has received representations expressing doubts about the proposed amendments. Non-governmental organizations and social activists will be consulted on the proposed amendments, Chavan said, adding that “no time-frame can be fixed for completion of the process".
The government has also conducted a study through an independent organization to assess the key issues and constraints in implementation of the Act.
“The study recommended measures for improving awareness on right to information, improving convenience in filing information requests, improving efficiency of the information commissions, enhancing accountability and clarity of various stakeholders," Chavan said.
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