Team Herald
PANJIM: Though the RTI Act was enacted in 2005, till date the Act was not available in the State’s official language. Finally, the Information Commission is in the process of translating the Act and making it available to the public soon.
This was announced on the occasion of RTI Day, which is celebrated on October 12, but was preponed to October 11, in view of Dussehra festival.
All the States have the mandate to translate the RTI Act into their official language, so that the Act reaches and benefits the people. But for some reason the translation did not happen.
On Friday, Atmaram Barve, State Information Commissioner announced that the RTI Act is in the process of being translated.
He said, “The work of translation has begun. As soon as possible we will circulate the copies to all libraries, all government offices and facilitate the process of reaching it to the common man, so that it becomes easier to understand. We will fulfil this obligation.”
Arvind Kumar S Nair, Chief Information Commissioner said, “The commission has encouraged the First Appellate Authorities not to deny information to the public. Their aim is to facilitate a transparent administration.”
Nair said, “This will reduce the quantum of appeals which come to the Information Commission.”
Advocate General of Goa Devidas Pangam addressed the first appellate authorities from all over the State at the celebration of the RTI Day.