Economic Times: New Delhi: Tuesday, 08 July 2014.
To facilitate
easy processing of RTI applications, the government today asked all departments
to utilise one-time grant of Rs 50,000 for setting up an exclusive cell.
The
government had three years ago started a scheme 'Improving Transparency and
Accountability in Government through effective Implementation of RTI', under
which one-time grant of up to Rs 50,000 is being provided.
The purpose
of the financial assistance is for development of necessary infrastructure and
purchase of equipment like computers for speedy disposal of pleas under the
Right to Information Act.
"It is
reiterated that ministries, departments, attached offices and subordinate
offices desirous of availing the facility of financial assistance mentioned
above, may send the proposals," the Department of Personnel and Training
(DoPT) said in an order issued today.
The Right to
Information Act 2005 mandates timely response to citizens' requests for
government information.
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