CM inaugurates Right to Information Week Celebration � 2015
Source: Hueiyen News Service

Imphal, October 05 2015: Chief Minister Ibobi Singh on Monday inaugurated the Right to Information Week Celebration � 2015 being organised by the Manipur Information Commission under the sponsorship of the Department of Personnel & Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension, Government of India at the auditorium of Manipur State Film Development Society, Palace compound, Imphal.

Inaugurating the week-long celebration, CM Ibobi appealed to the people of the State to know their right to information and make legitimate use of it.

He said RTI is a unified venture for the Government and public which is conducive to a better and more developed State.

He also appealed to all the Government Departments to ensure necessary voluntary disclosure of information as per provisions of the Act.

He also appealed to the citizens not to misuse this Act.

Presiding over the function, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam in his speech explained the importance and benefits of RTI and emphasized the need for using the Act with responsibility.

He said, RTI Act is like a double edged sword and so the intention of RTI applicants must be understood with clear accountability.

He also appealed to the people not to use RTI wrongly and compared it with the holy Bible, the Geeta and the Quran.

The State Chief Information Commissioner Th Ibobi Singh gave the welcome and the keynote address of the inaugural function which was also attended by Chief Secretary O Nabakishore Singh, several other top Government officials from different departments, members of various civil society organisaions and students.

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