The Statesman: Kolkata: Wednesday, July 01, 2020.
The Prime Minister’s Ofiice had refused to disclose details on the creation and operation of the PM CARES Fund, telling a RTI applicant that the fund is not a public authority under the ambit of the RTI Act, 2005.
Criticising the Centre for refusing to disclose details on the PM CARES Fund, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said her government has nothing to hide on the donations it has received. She said her government has so far got Rs 190 crore to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and for Amphan relief.
She said the state government has released Rs 6,500 crore and more will be required. It has received public donations of around Rs 150 crore for tackling COVID-19 and Rs 40 crore for Amphan relief, she told reporters at the state secretariat.
“We have nothing to hide on how much we have received. We are not shying away from talking about it,” she said in a veiled attack against the PMO’s refusal to disclose details on the creation and operation of the PM CARES Fund, telling a RTI applicant that the fund is not a public authority under the ambit of the RTI Act, 2005.
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