Meet Heeralal Samariya: The First Dalit To Hold Post Of Chief Information Commissioner
Heeralal Samariya is the first Dalit to hold the post of Chief Information Commissioner. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. His areas of expertise include administration and governance.
Nov 06, 2023, 13:05 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi Degree Row: Gujarat University Calls RTI Query 'Irresponsible Childish Curiosity'
Gujarat University argued that information about PM's degrees is "already in the public domain" and the university had also placed the details on its website in the past.
Feb 10, 2023, 08:04 AM IST
CIC writes to LG, underlines non-implementation of RTI Act by Delhi Govt
Central Information Commission (CIC) has pointed out the failure of Delhi Government in implementation of the RTI Act, 2005, showing lack of transparency and accountability in issues of core governance involving genuine public interest.
Oct 11, 2022, 23:59 PM IST
Yashvardhan Sinha sworn in as new Chief Information Commissioner
Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha is the new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) for a tenure of three years.
Nov 07, 2020, 14:57 PM IST
Aarogya Setu app safe, developed in a most transparent manner: Centre after row over its creator
Several leading world bodies, including the WHO, had lauded the Aarogya Setu app for its role in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oct 29, 2020, 07:08 AM IST
CIC scolds official for denying RTI data on stranded migrants, asks government to put it online
The Central Information Commission has pulled up an official for "callous and casual" response in denying data on stranded migrant labourers under the RTI Act, and asked the Labour Ministry to upload on its website as much data as possible on them.
May 31, 2020, 17:55 PM IST
Sudhir Bhargava new CIC, govt appoints four information commissioners
The government has appointed Sudhir Bhargava as new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) along with four new Information Commissioners in the Central Information Commission which had been functioning with just three of them as against a sanctioned strength of 11, including the Chief Information Commissioner.
Dec 31, 2018, 07:06 AM IST
Despite CIC orders, PMO refuses info on black money brought from abroad
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has refused to share details on the quantum of black money brought back from abroad, citing a provision of the RTI Act that bars disclosure of information that may impede investigation and prosecution of offenders.
Nov 25, 2018, 13:37 PM IST
CIC issues show-cause notice to RBI governor for non-disclosure of wilful defaulter's list
The CIC has also asked the Prime Minister's Office, the Finance Ministry and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to make public the letter of former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan on bad loans.
Nov 04, 2018, 19:53 PM IST
CIC rules BCCI under RTI Act, is answerable to people
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is covered under the RTI Act and answerable to the people of the country.
Oct 01, 2018, 22:14 PM IST
Can't disclose expenses incurred on Amit Shah's security: CIC rejects RTI appeal
The commission has denied the appeal of a petitioner who had also sought to know the rules governing extension of security cover to a private individual and the authorities, which foot the bill of such cover to a private individual.
Aug 27, 2018, 08:26 AM IST
From Parliament to the street, we are changing how government works: PM Narendra Modi
The new premises of the Central Information Commission in Delhi is a state-of-the-art green building.
Mar 06, 2018, 19:54 PM IST
Nearly 12 years after it was formed, CIC to get its new 'green building' on March 6
The new building for the transparency watchdog is being inaugurated nearly 12 years after it came into being.
Mar 05, 2018, 18:30 PM IST
Disclose bills of Air India charter plane for PM's travel abroad: CIC to MEA
The Central Information Commission has directed the external affairs ministry to disclose records related to the expenses incurred on chartering Air India aircraft for abroad visits of the prime minister from 2013 to 2017.
Feb 27, 2018, 11:19 AM IST
Denial of info for lack of Aadhaar breach of RTI Act: CIC
Denial of information for the lack of Aadhaar card is a serious breach of the right guaranteed under the RTI Act, the CIC has held.
Dec 28, 2017, 19:06 PM IST
Man claimed NSC returns 3 yrs after death; CIC orders inquiry
How did my husband encash his NSC returns three years after his death?
Oct 08, 2017, 13:51 PM IST
CIC orders inquiry in note exchange at post office
The CIC has directed a probe into the exchange of demonetised currency at a post office in Palam here as it emerged from an RTI response that there were prima facie irregularities in the exchange of notes.
Sep 17, 2017, 15:25 PM IST
CIC reconstitutes bench to hear complaints against political parties
CIC has constituted a larger bench to hear complaints against six national political parties not adhering to the CIC order bringing them within the ambit of the RTI Act.
Aug 02, 2017, 16:57 PM IST
Disclose data of officers facing corruption charges: CIC to govt
CIC has directed the government to proactively put in the public domain data about officials facing corruption cases in each department.
Jul 02, 2017, 12:30 PM IST
Make efforts to look into issues raised by Ramachandra Guha: CIC to BCCI
Guha who was also deputed by the Supreme Court in the Committee of Administrators to run the BCCI had made sensational claims in his letter in which he had questioned the stardom and conflict of interest by some members.
Jun 09, 2017, 22:32 PM IST
