India Right To Information

The Bihar State Information Commission (SIC) on Wednesday imposed fine on two government officials for violation of Right to Information (RTI) Act. Those found on the wrong side of the Act are the block development officer (BDO) of Maner block in Patna district and the public information officer (PIO) of Barh sub-divisional hospital. Both the officials failed to provide relevant information to the applicants who had sought certain information under the RTI Act. The BDO and the PIO would have to cough up Rs 25,000 each as the fine amount.

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