MIC resumes hearing
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 19 2020:
The Manipur Information Commission has resumed hearing of appeal and complaint cases through audio/video conference.
The commission heard two cases relating to Social Welfare Department via WhatsApp video conference today, said a statement issued by Deputy Secretary, MIC, G Shantikumar Kabui today.
The commission is making all efforts to protect and enforce Right to Information Act during the coronavirus pandemic.
The hearing of cases, following the directives of the Central Information Commission, is being conducted via audio/video conferencing to avoid physical presence of parties concerned in view of COVID-19, said the commission seeking opinions from both RTI activists and SPIOs (State Public Information Officers) about the arrangement being taken up.