The Supreme Court directed immediate action to fill vacancies in the Central Information Commission and State Information Commissions, vital for the Right to Information Act’s implementation. A status report regarding these vacancies was requested from various states, with a next hearing set for December 17, 2024, emphasizing the importance of prompt appointments.
The Central Information Commission ordered the Supreme Court’s PIO to disclose the number of corruption complaints against Justice T Raja but denied requests for details on actions taken. This ruling balances the need for transparency with privacy concerns, as the information on actions was deemed personal and exempt under the RTI Act.
