Peoples' participation vital for RTI Act success: CIC

Agra, Aug 18 (UNI) Highlighting the importance of the Right to Information Act (RTI), Central Chief Information Commissoner (CIC) today said peoples' participation was necessary for its success.

Addressing newspersons here, CIC Wajahat Habibullah said it was important that the commanman understands the Act.

''It would act as medium through which disputes could easily be solved'', he added.

Of the 10,000 complaints received from all over the country, 7,000 had been settled, which he said was far from satisfactory.

''About 35 petitions were filed against the decision of the commission. However, all such decisions were upheld by the judiciary'', Mr Habibullah said.

A meeting will be held in New Delhi in October to discuss the present status of the RTI in different states. Representatives from all states would participate in the meet, he added.

Mr Habibullah said every state government should spread awareness about the RTI Act among the masses.

UNI