Question

Which among the following is/are the possible reason(s) for the huge pendency of RTI applications in Central and State Information Commissions?

• A. Vacancies in Central Information Commission
• B. Faster disclosure of information by some State Information Commissions
• C. Bias in appointment of Information Commissioners
• D. Vacant posts in many State Information Commissions

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

Vacant posts in many State Information Commissions

The benefits of RTI has been acknowledged by both the activists and the government. Yet, the pendency of RTI applications at both Central and State Information Commissions have increased over the years. The governments have preferred retired bureaucrats for the post of information commissioners. Vacancies in both Central and State Information Commissions have not been filled for many years. The information commissions have failed to impose penalty provision in the RTI effectively. And appeals to RTI take too long to be resolved.