Re: [rti4empowerment] RTI Act - Government Circular

Long before when KK Mishra earlier Chief Secretary of Karnataka and
Ex. Chief Information Commission of Karnataka was arguing with me that
CS is not a Public Authority.

But My made an application under section 4(4) supply of the copy of
the su-motu published as per section 4(1)(b) of the Act.

Then out going CS Vatsala Vatsa issued copy of the 4(1)(b) stating
that ACR of all IAS, IPS and IFS with them.

Hence Public Authority.

On 2/17/12, Sarbajit Roy <sroy.mb@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi
>
> Under 2(h) the Secretary of your CS is essentially saying that he is
> not covered under RTI, ie. your CS is not covered under definition of
> "public authority".
>
> You wanted to know if you can question "any" CS. The answer is you can
> question "some" CSes.
> ie. only those which ARE included within 2(h)'s 4 cases. (usually 2(h)(d)).
> There are conflicting High Court decisions on this.
>
> The Secretary of a CS has the right power to issue circulars TO ITS
> MEMBERS. These are usually issued under the Societies Act / Rues and
> can always be overturned by the General Body at a GBM if you have the
> numbers..
>
> Sarbajit
>
> On 2/17/12, shailmala kumari <shailmala1@yahoo.co.in> wrote:
>> Dear Members,
>>
>> I have one question from the members regarding the Government Circular.
>>
>> What is a Government Circular? Who has the authority to issue Circulars OR
>> what is the position (designation) of the particular official issuing the
>> Circular?
>>
>> If I ask question through RTI Act to any Cooperative Society, does the
>> Secretary of the Cooperative Society has right to issue a circular and
>> deny
>> any
>> information under Section 2H of the RTI Act?
>>
>> Any information regarding this would be highly appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Shailmala
>>
>

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