Exemption to Lokayukta opposed (TNN | Aug 9, 2012, 05.08AM IST)

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Exemption-to-Lokayukta-opposed/articleshow/15413514.cms Exemption to Lokayukta opposed TNN | Aug 9, 2012, 05.08AM IST     LUCKNOW: RTI activists on Wednesday submitted a memorandum at the Governor's office opposing the government's decision to exempt the Lokayukta office from the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The activists alleged that it would weaken the institution of Lokayukta. "Lokayukta is not an investigation or intelligence agency so it can not be exempted under RTI," said RTI activist Urvashi Sharma.     On the other hand, UP 'soochna adhikar abhiyan samiti' of National Alliance of People's Movement said the exemption of Lokayukta from the purview of RTI Act is illegal. The speakers were of the view that Lokayukta is a quasi judicial body and not a security or investigation agency like CBI. Besides, Lokayukta's proceedings are civil proceedings and not criminal proceedings.   http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Exemption-to-Lokayukta-opposed/articleshow/15413514.cms