Citizens' Infobahn The RTI Act is potentially a powerful tool in the hands of the public but only if the latter chooses to use it.
CENTRE GOES ON APPEAL
CIC bouncers in court The Union government has taken refuge before the judiciary to avoid parting with the information sought under the RTI Act in some cases, claiming that they were "classified" and would be a "threat to national security."
BANGALORE
Right to Ignore? According to RTI activists, a critical issue hampering information flow to the public is a lack of awareness on the Act, both at the public and official levels.
ONLY ONE APPLICATION PENDING
Fast track clearance! In Dakshina Kannada district, the RTI Act has been implemented in every government office.
A general view of the Imam Abbas shrine in the holy city of Karbala, near Baghdad, on Saturday. The city of Karbala is preparing for a pilgrimage when hundreds of thousands of Shiite pilgrims will come to commemorate an anniversary of birthday of their 12th Imam Mahdi on Tuesday. AP
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