RTI report card shows 57% of 510 commissioners were retired govt officials
A recent report evaluating India's Information Commissions reveals that a majority of commissioners, particularly chief commissioners, are retired government officials, defying the RTI Act's call for diverse backgrounds. Gender disparity persists, with women holding only a small fraction of positions. Case disposal rates vary significantly across commissions, with some returning a high number of cases without orders.
A recent report evaluating India's Information Commissions reveals that a majority of commissioners, particularly chief commissioners, are retired government officials, defying the RTI Act's call for diverse backgrounds. Gender disparity persists, with women holding only a small fraction of positions. Case disposal rates vary significantly across commissions, with some returning a high number of cases without orders.
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