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Persisting Central Information Commission vacancies challenge transparency claims

Persisting Central Information Commission vacancies challenge transparency claims

Tuesday, 17 December 2024 | Priyadarshi Dutta

Eight vacancies of Information Commissioners undermine the cause of transparency and accountability Recently on December 10, Dr. Jitendra Singh, MoS (Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension) made a pitch for Vikashit Bharat, 2047 while addressing the 16th Annual Convention of Central Information Commission at Bharat Mandampam in Pragati Maidan. Ironically, it was...

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