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CIC faces criticism for poor data keeping — CIC faces criticism for poor data keeping
The Central Information Commission has received flak from the government for apparently publishing wrong data on RTI appeals and complaints.
Central Information Commission, Lok Sabha, Department of Personnel and Training
March 3 2013, 1:46 pm
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Explain reasons behind your logo: CIC to SC

CIC has asked SC to make public reasons behind adopting the line "Yatodharma Stato Jaya" mentioned in its logo under the Lion Capital of Ashoka.

Supreme Court, logo, Central Information Commission, Yatodharma Stato Jaya

March 25 2013, 8:59 pm

Centre opposes plea in HC to bring Attorney General under RTI — Centre opposes plea in HC to bring Attorney General under RTI
The Centre on Tuesday opposed in the Delhi High Court the plea to bring the office of Attorney General (AG) under RTI ambit
Centre, Attorney General, RTI, Central Information Commission
February 26 2013, 8:07 pm
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Make public files related to green tribunal members: CIC — Make public files related to green tribunal members: CIC
The Central Information Commission has directed the government to make public the files related to the decision of appointing expert members in the National Green Tribunal.
Central Information Commission, National Green Tribunal
January 6 2013, 11:10 am
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Place VIP tour info on websites: CIC to Prez Secretariat — Place VIP tour info on websites: CIC to Prez Secretariat
The Central Information Commission has suggested that the government should upload online as much information as possible on the expenses incurred on VIP visits abroad.
Central Information Commission, VIP tours
December 11 2012, 7:05 pm
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CBI claims exemption from disclosing corruption info under RTI — CBI claims exemption from disclosing corruption info under RTI
CBI has approached the Delhi High Court claiming protection from disclosure of information held by it on allegations of corruption under the Right to Information Act.
CBI, Right to Information Act, Delhi High Court, Central Information Commission
February 18 2013, 4:04 pm
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CIC blames Data Entry Operators for poor website upkeep — CIC blames Data Entry Operators for poor website upkeep
The CIC regularly asks government offices to promote transparency by placing information on their web portals.
India, Central Information Commission, Data Entry Operators
January 28 2013, 11:05 pm
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Disclosing Kargil casualties would affect morale of troops: CIC — Disclosing Kargil casualties would affect morale of troops: CIC
The disclosure of information related to casualties suffered by army during Kargil war and number of terrorists killed cannot be made public, Central Information Commission has held in an order 14 years after the war.
Kargil war, CIC, casualties
April 4 2013, 8:28 pm
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Disclose grading of ACRs during promotion of officers: CIC — Disclose grading of ACRs during promotion of officers: CIC
The relative grading of officers` annual confidential reports during their promotion is not a personal information and should be made public, the Central Information Commission has held.
Central Information Commission, UPSC
October 8 2012, 3:23 pm
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Dropped for the Champions Trophy, Afridi gets a PCB central contract by which he is assured more money than any other Pakistan player! — Dropped for the Champions Trophy, Afridi gets a PCB central contract by which he is assured more money than any other Pakistan player!
Welcome to the peculiar world of Pakistan cricket; a world where players like Shahid Afridi and Younis Khan are rewarded Category A contracts, shortly after being snubbed from the team announced for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy tournament
Faisal Nadeem, Pakistan, PCB, Shoaib Akhtar, Pakistan Central contracts, Younis Khan, Umar Akmal, ICC Champions Trophy 2013, Abdul Razzaq
May 19 2013, 11:36 am
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