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	The CIC (on 18 Nov.2008) directed the government to release funds to NGOs only after ensuring they have a RTI mechanism in place. In a full-bench hearing chaired by Chief Information Commissioner Wajahat Habibullah the commission said "Government should direct the NGOs to set up the RTI system while sanctioning the funds. Before releasing any funds, it should be ensured that the system is in place." The three-member commission was hearing a plea filed by Suman Bakshi, an employee of Family Planning Association of India an NGO funded by the Delhi government. When the Commission asked about the RTI infrastructure at FPAI, representative of the Delhi Government could not confirm whether the NGO has a Central Public Information Officer to answer queries directed at it. "Government should be directed to release the funds only after ensuring that an RTI system in place at any NGO," observed the CIC. See http://www.ddinews.gov.in/Business/Business+-+Headlines/cic.htm Full copy of the Decision is still awaited. Back
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