CIC directs
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 06 2020:
In connection with an application filed by one Thokchom Suraj Singh of Kwakeithel (near Police Outpost) under the RTI Act seeking certified copies of the list of candidates recommended by the office of the DGP for promotion of Sub Inspectors to Inspectors through a DPC held from January 17, 2019 to January 23, 2019 as well as the marks they secured, State Chief Information Commissioner O Sunil has directed the DGP to designate any public authority as the State Public Information Officer (SPIO) in the Police Department.
Noting that there is no designated SPIO in Police Department even though there is an ASPIO, the CIC asked the Home Department to designate a separate SPIO in the Police Department so as to reduce the inconveniences caused to the public.
While listing the matter for next hearing on February 20 at 11.30 am, the commission asked the deemed SPIO/IGP (Adm) to clarify whether the five grading marks/points of the DPC proceedings is a Government policy or statutory norm and submit office memorandum, if there is any in this regard.