RTI a powerful tool to root out corruption: Gehlot

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Press Trust of India Jaipur
Last Updated : Apr 19 2013 | 7:00 PM IST
Terming RTI a powerful tool in rooting out corruption, Rajasthan Chief Minister today said his government has taken several steps to ensure hassle-free and speedy disposal of applications under the act.
Speaking after inaugurating the new state information commission (SIC) building, Gehlot said of the 72,000 RTI applications it received, the SIC provided the sought information in 68,000 cases.
Noting that the RTI Act has created an atmosphere in favour of transparency in the society, the Chief Minister suggested a mechanism for proper maintenance of public records to ensure an effective implementation of the Act.
Chief Information Commissioner T Srinivasan was also present on the occasion.
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First Published: Apr 19 2013 | 7:00 PM IST

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