SRINAGAR: The Right To Information (RTI) Act has helped in bringing transparency and accountability in Government departments in the state since its implementation in 2009, the Jammu and Kashmir State Information Commission (JKSIC) said in a report today.
“Number of fake and fabricated Government appointment orders were cancelled and enquiries started. The Jammu and Kashmir State Vigilance Commission and Vigilance Organisation have started number of enquiries against the massive corruption cases and embezzlement of Government money,” a JKSIC reported, tabled by Minister for Public Works and Parliamentary Affairs, Abdul Rehman Veeri on behalf of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti in Legislative Assembly today, stated.
It said an entire village was refunded the electricity fees by the Power Development Department (PDD) as RTI resulted in finding that during this period, there was no electric supply to the village.
“Certain officials of Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution (CA&PD) department were found of having charged excess rates for ration in remote areas of the state. Invoking RTI Act led to displaying of rate lists on every depot of the department,” it said. (AGENCIES)
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