Re: [rti4empowerment] RTI Act - Government Circular

Because, Chief Secretary has published thei suo-motu as per section
4(1)(b) of the RTI Act, 2005

On 2/22/12, Sarbajit Roy <sroy.mb@gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear Anand
>
> Your post is very confusing.
> I fail to see the logic of how/why Chief Secretary is a public
> authority based on your facts.
> Please amplify.
>
> Sarbajit
> On 2/22/12, Anand Acf <acfanand@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 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
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Anand S.
>> Coordinator, Anti Corruption Forum
>> Bangalore 560 085.
>> Cell No. +91-87928-91066
>>
>

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Anand S.
Coordinator, Anti Corruption Forum
Bangalore 560 085.
Cell No. +91-87928-91066