Thousands of RTI appeals stuck in Bihar, High Court seeks update
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Patna High Court sought status report from Bihar government regarding 28,291 pending RTI second appeals before Bihar Information Commission. The court noted violations of statutory 90-day disposal deadline under RTI Act 2005. Supreme Court also examining similar matter, directing state to increase sanctioned positions. Next hearing scheduled June 18, 2026.
Key Entities
Patna High CourtBihar Information CommissionChief Justice Sangam Kumar SahooJustice Harish KumarRTI Act 2005Supreme CourtBihar government