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Analysis of the Role of Human Rights Commissions as Ad Hoc Information Commissions in India
UPSC Current Affairs: Why can’t Human Rights Commission become ‘ad hoc’ Information Commission in States with few RTI appeals, asks Supreme Court
Why in News?
"The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, recently deliberated on the feasibility of utilizing State Human Rights Commissions as temporary Information Commissions in states with a low volume of Right to Information (RTI) appeals. This discussion has significant implications for the functioning of transparency mechanisms in governance."
Key Facts for Prelims
- The Right to Information Act was enacted in India in 2005 to promote transparency and accountability in governance.
- The Information Commissions are quasi-judicial bodies established under the RTI Act to adjudicate appeals and complaints regarding RTI applications.
- Human Rights Commissions are statutory bodies established to protect and promote human rights as per the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
Source: The Hindu
