T.N. Information Commission issues notice to DEO of private schools in Kallakurichi district for failing to furnish information to RTI applicant

The Tamil Nadu Information Commission has issued show cause notice to the then Public Information Officer/District Educational Officer of Kallakurichi district seeking an explanation as to why penalty of ₹25,000 should not be levied on the official for failing to provide information to an RTI Act applicant within the stipulated period.

After conducting enquiries with the applicant, S. Kalyanasundaram, through video conferencing on Wednesday, the Commission headed by State Information Commissioner V.P.R. Elamparithi ordered issue of notice to the PIO/DEO J. Dorairaj and directed him to appear in person on November 19 and submit his written explanation.