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Hindu: New Delhi: Friday, 27 February 2015.
The Central
Information Commission (CIC) on Wednesday recommended that distribution of
sweets by civic bodies in here should be carried out on “national festivals in
order to promote the cultural diversity in the nation” instead of restricting
the practice to religious holidays.
In his order
dated February 25, Information Commissioner Yashovardhan Azad said the details
of order should also be marked to the Commissioners of the three municipal
bodies. The CIC disposed of an appeal sought by appellant Subhash Chandra
Agarwal regarding distribution of sweets and gifts on several festivals and
occasions by the New Delhi Municipal Council.
Replying to
an RTI application filed by the Delhi-based activist, the NDMC Health
Department had responded in May 2014: “The NDMC has been distributing sweets to
safai karamcharis on the occasion of Diwali. This year, the competent
authorities in consultation with senior officers decided to distribute sweets
to all the employees on the occasion of Holi.” It further added that in March
2014 sweets were procured at a total cost of Rs.91, 95,070 for distribution to
all NDMC employees on the eve of Holi.
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