Shillong, Dec 2: Social activist Greneth M Sangma has lodged a complaint with the Chief Information Commissioner against the Public Information Officer (PIO) of Emangre Village Court, South Garo Hills for refusing to provide information under the RTI Act, 2005.
According to Sangma, he had submitted an application on November 24 seeking information regarding the case of Deriphina M. Sangma Vs Smith N. Marak.
Initially, he said the RTI application was submitted to the Village Court Secretary who redirected the application to be submitted to the Lasker. “Upon resubmission to Lasker on another day, he stated he would discuss with the Court Secretary before receiving it,” he added
Another application which was filed on December 1 was also refused, Sangma stated.
“This refusal damages and undermines the spirit of the RTI Act, 2005, which is meant to ensure transparency and respect for the applicant’s right to information. Both I and the victim had submitted applications with the same questions,” he said.
Sangma said he had not filed his complaint directly with the first appellate authority because it might favour its own department.
