CM Devendra Fadnavis halts Maharashtra’s controversial RTI rule changes after Anna Hazare’s protest warning
Maharashtra's controversial RTI rule changes have been completely halted following chief minister Devendra Fadnavis's directive for consultations with Anna Hazare. The state chief information commissioner suspended all amended provisions, a significant rollback after initial partial withdrawals. These revised rules, which included increased fees and restrictions on applications, faced widespread criticism from activists and civil society groups who argued they would dilute citizens' right to information. Maharashtra’s controversial RTI rule changes have been completely halted following chief minister Devendra Fadnavis’s directive for consultations with Anna Hazare. The state chief information commissioner suspended all amended provisions, a significant rollback after initial partial withdrawals. These revised rules, which included increased fees and restrictions on applications, faced widespread criticism from activists and civil society groups who argued they would dilute citizens’ right to information.
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