The Hindu: Madurai: Saturday, 7Th February 2026.
Prompt and proper response to the applicants seeking information through the Right To Information Act of 2005 would reflect the transparent administration of the government, said State Information Commissioners here on Friday.
The Sivaganga district
administration had organised an interaction with the SICs and the Principal
Information Officers from various departments at the District Collectorate.
The SICs R. Priya Kumar, V.P.R. Elamparithi and M Natesan stressed the need for swiftness in the response as it would give a fillip to the applicants. There were certain procedures in obtaining the information.
It would be ideal for the authorities to be aware of the amends in the RTI at regular intervals.
While some of the departments have exemption and information need not be disseminated to the applicants, the Information Officers, however, should respond to other applications without delay.
In case of any slackness, the applicants move the appellate authorities, which should be avoided in the normal course. This, the SICs said, would give a positive outlook of the departments and the officers as well.
The SIC also clarified on the rights of the petitioners and responsibilities of the officers in each department. In the event of any document missing, the officer concerned shall track for the copies and furnish the details sought by the applicant instead of simply responding that the documents are not available or missing, they suggested.
Explaining the objectives of the RTI and the role of the State Information Commission and among others, the top officers also explained the features of sharing information to those seeking them as a mark of highest integrity and a reflection of fairness in the administration.
District Revenue Officer S. Selvasurabi presided over the meeting in which officials from various departments participated.
Prompt and proper response to the applicants seeking information through the Right To Information Act of 2005 would reflect the transparent administration of the government, said State Information Commissioners here on Friday.
The SICs R. Priya Kumar, V.P.R. Elamparithi and M Natesan stressed the need for swiftness in the response as it would give a fillip to the applicants. There were certain procedures in obtaining the information.
It would be ideal for the authorities to be aware of the amends in the RTI at regular intervals.
While some of the departments have exemption and information need not be disseminated to the applicants, the Information Officers, however, should respond to other applications without delay.
In case of any slackness, the applicants move the appellate authorities, which should be avoided in the normal course. This, the SICs said, would give a positive outlook of the departments and the officers as well.
The SIC also clarified on the rights of the petitioners and responsibilities of the officers in each department. In the event of any document missing, the officer concerned shall track for the copies and furnish the details sought by the applicant instead of simply responding that the documents are not available or missing, they suggested.
Explaining the objectives of the RTI and the role of the State Information Commission and among others, the top officers also explained the features of sharing information to those seeking them as a mark of highest integrity and a reflection of fairness in the administration.
District Revenue Officer S. Selvasurabi presided over the meeting in which officials from various departments participated.
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