Exemption to Lokayukta opposed

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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.


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