NHAI official pulled up for not responding to RTI query
The Hindu
Applicant sought DPR details of NH 66 development
The Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Chief Public Information Officer of the National Highways Authority of India’s (NHAI) Kochi project office to show cause why action should not be taken against the official under the RTI Act, for reportedly not providing details in the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of NH 66 development in Kerala.
The order dated December 13, 2021, came on a second appeal filed by N.K. Suresh, resident of Cheranalloor near here, who is an office-bearer of Green Earth, an NGO. It further says Mr. Suresh must be be permitted to inspect the relevant records that he sought, on a mutually decided upon date, within 60 days. Of this, the first 25 pages sought for should be provided without payment, while fee can be charged for the rest as per the RTI Act, it says.
The CIC has further taken objection to the NHAI official concerned reportedly for not appearing before it (online), and not intimating a reason for his non-appearance. In addition, a compliance report must be filed before the Commission.