Omar supports bringing political parties under RTI purview Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, Omar Abdullah Tuesday strongly supported the view of bringing political parties under the purview of Right to Information Act adding that transparency should rule the roost in all spheres of life including politics, administration and governance. He said when organizations, institutions and other sectors related to public and the State are transparent and accountable before the masses, the rule of law and justice will flourish and prevail. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister said that Right to Information (RTI) Act is the model initiative to promote transparency, accountability and responsiveness in the functioning of a Government adding that information and knowledge sharing ensures empowerment of people and democracy. He said that he believes and supports the idea of bringing all political parties under RTI. “I also believe that political parties should have no objection in this regard”, he maintained. Addressing the Annual National Convention on RTI Act organized by National Right to Information Commission here, the Chief Minister dwelt in detail with the enactment of National RTI Act and referred to the grass root movements taking place in the Country for this Act. The Chief Minister said that with the implementation of the Act the people have become empowered to see, check and inspect any information which does not come under the exemption list, as such, the Government and governance have come under the scrutiny of most important stakeholder-public. This, he said, is not the end of matter. “What is needed for the RTI Act to be more poignant and broad based is public awareness about the legislation. It will only be then the objectives to combat corruption and bring about transparency and accountability in Government functioning can be achieved”, he said.
Posted on: Wed, 04 Sep 2013 02:21:47 +0000
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