The Central Information Commission has instructed the Lok Sabha Secretariat to revisit its refusal to share invoices for electronic procurement worth Rs 1.7 crore in 2021-22. An RTI applicant sought bill copies and spending details for computer hardware and peripherals, including laptops, printers, scanners, UPS systems and tablets. While item-wise expenditure was provided, invoices were withheld under the claim that disclosure would harm a third party’s competitive position. The CIC ruled the denial was unreasoned and unsubstantiated under Section 11, ordering either invoice disclosure or a revised explanation, with penalties possible for non-compliance.
Kedarnath temple’s income rose sharply to Rs 71.06 crore in 2024-25, up 34.32% from the prior year, according to an RTI response. The figure covers earnings from special pujas, donations, and helicopter services, while major expenses go to staff salaries and maintenance. The temple committee also manages multiple shrines and facilities.
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India has denied an RTI request seeking details of Russian crude oil imports between June 2022 and June 2025. The Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell said the figures were commercially confidential and linked to strategic interests. The Central Information Commission backed the refusal, and also flagged transparency issues with the PPAC website that failed to provide reliable information.
An RTI response has raised alarms in Rajasthan’s job placement system, revealing that over 22 lakh unemployed youth are registered with state employment offices. Despite the large waiting list, not a single government job was filled through these offices in the past five years, pointing to a serious breakdown between job seekers and hiring pathways.
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