UP: CMO fined for not providing information under RTI

The Uttar Pradesh information commission has imposed a fine of Rs 25000 on the CMO of Shamli district for not providing information under the Right to Information Act.

Muzaffarnagar: The Uttar Pradesh information commission has imposed a fine of Rs 25000 on the CMO of Shamli district for not providing information under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, an official said on Sunday.

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A man named Ismael had filed an RTI application in 2014 but the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) did not respond, the official said.

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According to the Registrar of the commission, the district authorities have been informed about the order. (PTI)