Kochi Corporation’s move to put a leash on serial RTI ‘abusers’ triggers backlash

🇮🇳 The Hindu (IN) —
Kochi Corporation’s move to put a leash on serial RTI ‘abusers’ triggers backlash

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Kochi Corporation’s proposal to restrict applications by people labeled serial RTI users has drawn criticism. Supreme Court lawyer Kaleeswaram Raj argued that the move conflicts with the Right to Information Act, which sets no limit on the number of applications an individual may file.

Supreme Court lawyer Kaleeswaram Raj said the move went against the spirit of the RTI Act, which does not prescribe any ceiling on the number of applications that can be filed

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