India Right To Information

Chief Information Commissioner Wajahat Habibullah on Tuesday advocated for changes in the Official Secrets Act to bring it in conformity with provisions of the Right To Information Act. Habibullah while speaking at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industries said, "OSA needs amendment as it's a contradiction to RTI Act." The CIC also called for a improvement in the RTI Act as well saying that at present only "held" information can be given under the Act, thus other important information like project delays cannot be asked under the Act.

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