Kakinada, Dec 13th: Andhra Pradesh Commissioner for Right to Information Act R Dileep Reddy today said the state is lagging behind in penalizing erring officials under the Right to Information Act. However, according to a study conducted by three independent agencies, the state occupies second position in the country in creating awareness among the people on the provisions of the act, speedy redressel of the grievances received and implementation of section 4(1) B, Mr Reddy told mediapersons.
He said that so far penalty had been imposed under the Act in fourteen cases, including cases involving a University Registrar, an Assistant commissioner of Police and an agricultural officer. In case of an NGO, penalty to the extent of Rs 25,000 was levied, he added. Claiming that efforts on a large-scale are being made to create an awareness among the people on the importance of the Act by the government, NGOs and other agencies for the past four years, Mr Reddy sought the cooperation of the media in playing a key role in popularising the Act.
He said that so far penalty had been imposed under the Act in fourteen cases, including cases involving a University Registrar, an Assistant commissioner of Police and an agricultural officer. In case of an NGO, penalty to the extent of Rs 25,000 was levied, he added. Claiming that efforts on a large-scale are being made to create an awareness among the people on the importance of the Act by the government, NGOs and other agencies for the past four years, Mr Reddy sought the cooperation of the media in playing a key role in popularising the Act.
Students told to improve English Posted on 14-Dec-2009
Kakinada, Dec 13th: Students of SC, BC and minority categories, who are being imparted education under the Reliance Dhirubhai Ambani's Protsaham scheme at various corporate colleges in East Godavari district, were advised to improve English language skills for easy and immediate career settlement...
Leader fasts for united Andhra Posted on 14-Dec-2009
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AU students agitation enters 4thday Posted on 14-Dec-2009
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Aarogyasri, health scheme for poor Posted on 14-Dec-2009
Hyderabad, Dec 13th: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K.Rosaiah today said the 'Aarogyasri' health insurance scheme was a commendable initiative introduced by the state government for the poor people, and the first of its kind in the country. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the new ped...
Drive to eliminate bogus farmers Posted on 15-Dec-2009
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All sections join antidivision stir Posted on 15-Dec-2009
Kakinada, Dec 14th: All sections of the people joined in the anti division protests in Kakinada city on Monday. The response was particularly more from the students of various schools and colleges, and advocates. The relay hunger strike by Kakinada (urban) MLA Dwarampudi Chandrashekar Reddy which was...
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