The question should be WHEN? Corruption is not about RTI at first place its all about how the things are done at fast. Just think in our day to day life how much one gives corruption, it can be a single Rupee. Yes, RTI can kill corruption but then its like a pinch of salt in a pool...how many of us know 49-O law... its not about spreading awareness its about the implementation of same in simple process, taking things in right spirit & self discipline by people.
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Nihit Jain, HR - Generalist, Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation
| 06 14 2011 11:11:08 +0000
It will certainly act as a deterrent, if not put an end. People will know that everything they do can be in public domain at any time and so would be more careful. Only the crafty ones would continue their old ways. But first we should have some corruptfree and bold people who will invoke the RTI. Where do we go for these sort of people?
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Raju V P, Senior Manager, an International Bank
| 05 03 2011 19:13:29 +0000
I support this side and the views posted by Mr.Jaygopal Raghavan is also correct. In India all laws enacted have some loop holes which enables the escape routes for the guilty. What to do? What we need the stringent compliance without escapism. Then only the laws will be effective and the purpose will not be defeated.Thanks for the referral Ms.Sarika Singh.
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NATTERAJA R. ARIKRISHNAN, GM-Projects, Bentec Electricals & Electronics Pvt. Ltd
| 05 02 2011 18:16:10 +0000
@ Srinivas, being in govt. service i am surprised at what you have written. Though your intention is honourable, what you have mentioned is totally wrong. The information sought from these politicians were their IT returns and these were denied as there is a law in the RTI Act which states that any person whose IT return is being asked has the right to refuse parting with the said information. The concerned RTI officer (in this case the IT Officer in whose circle the RTI Application falls) then has to decide whether the information sought is in the interest of a larger public and only then he can disclose such information. In the said case the respective IT offices have declines the request stating it didnt serve the larger interest of society. Blaming these politicians for not parting with the info is not correct though i am not claiming them to be saints. Loopholes in our legal system is aplenty and these are being exploited cleverly. That is all.
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Jaygopal Raghavan, Marketing Manager, Landmark Group
| 05 02 2011 18:02:30 +0000
Thanks for Ms Sarika, I want to add one more matter about RTI. Thats nothing but it is a tool for preventing bribe. It is only when people should come forward boldly to point out who asked , demanded bribe in front of justice or at least inform anti-corruption wing when they were asked, we cannot kill corruption. People wanted to oversmart the queue, special priorities for vested interests, money and sex. Hence, they cheat co-patriots and induce the Officials to accept something to do them favour. The solution? We can definitely remove corruption from our Country if we punish openly at least a score of people who invite and accept bribe. Law to be amended. CBI to be given full autonomous power to enquire anybody and give maximum punishment if found guilty knowingly.
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Venugopal K, AM ( Lean tools), SPB Limited
| 05 02 2011 13:56:23 +0000
Give your argument... Sarika, I support your initiative.But this is a debatable proposition to agree that RTI can kill corruption.Yes, it is one of the effective means/instruments to combat this deadly virus.Keep this debate alive to solicit proposals how to find out ways and means and prepare a blue print to make our public life free from corruption. S.N.Patra
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Suranarayan Patra, Manager(H.R.&ADM.), Keshar Multiyarn Mill Ltd.
| 05 02 2011 12:23:55 +0000
RTI was introduced to curb corruption and greater transparency in public. It all depends upon the usage that matters. If it is taken like Lok Pal Bill in positive manner then it will definately help.
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anuradha , Education Coordinator, A to Z Technologies
| 05 02 2011 09:34:10 +0000
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NO.Because how can you judge that replied or given information is right or false one?So it will better to have right to kill wrong information.
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LAXMAN KESHWALA, Freelancer, Telecom/ISP
| 08 27 2011 14:15:50 +0000
nothing happened with rti or other bills most important thing is that every person should clean urself when this is tobe done coruption goes our country
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manish , Freelancer, Freelancer
| 08 26 2011 18:13:05 +0000
all the people are infact good,but need of the hour make them corrupt .provided they have stamina to withstand life's curse time. and self realization and correction are the only tool to erradicate corruption
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dr venugopal ys, dentist, srinivas dental clinic
| 08 10 2011 07:14:03 +0000
Corruption can be controlled only by stingent laws, their implementation,harsh punishments and pride for country.This has been proved from the examples of country like Singapore,Dubai.Only right to information won't curb corruption.
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Shailesh Vadalkar, Business Analyst, Al Rostamani Pegel LLC
| 05 23 2011 07:19:37 +0000
Brains of corrupt people runs faster than normal ones. These bride will find out new ways to handle corruption without getting caught. May it be RTI or JanLokPal. But the anti-corruption move will act as little deterrent for few of them. So in a way it will get downsized. Thats it.
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Nilesh Jain, Project Manager, A Leading Media/Telecom Co.
| 05 11 2011 10:44:58 +0000
Mr. Jayagopal I respect your views. Taking advantage of the loopholes of the law, the officer concerned denied the information asked for He simply rejected without a valid reason. What are the parameters to decide whether there is larger interests of public involved or not? How he came to a conclusion?
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Srinivas suravajhala, Asst. Manager.
| 05 03 2011 05:56:02 +0000
Enacting a law and implementing it are two different things. Laws are enacted either to garner popularity or due to pressure. Implementation is a different thing, the people who are at the helm of affairs and are corrupt it will not be implemented properly. The government of the day should have the will to control corruption, one does not see it from the number of scams surfacing day in and day out. One does not think that corruption will come down.
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kanukurthy sudershanrao, Operations Manager, Andhra Bank
| 05 02 2011 15:05:24 +0000
I doubt. Today I seen a news item in a local news paper that Mr. Chidambaram our beloved Home Minister, Karunanidhi, Chief Minister of Tamilnadu, Mr. Raja, accused in 2G spectrum scam and Mr. Maran these four politicians declined to give information about their financial status when an RTI activist file suit asking this information. When they have some right to keep the information intact, how can we expect the information will flow and corruption will be eradicated with this weapon only. Durga Mata credited for killing Mahishasura. In fact, Mahishasura was a powerful demon and its beyond the capacity of Durga Mata. Then Lord Shiva, Visnu, Brahma and all other deities repose their powers with Durga Mata. Then Durga became the most powerful and could kill Mahisura. My intention to quote this story is no single weapon is enough to kill the corruption which is institutionalised on this land
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Srinivas suravajhala, Asst. Manager.
| 05 02 2011 09:47:31 +0000
no........ whatever act is passed in india .it takes time to implement..... that too we have seen the rise in death rates of these whistle blowers... what is the use of this act unless it protects the people who fight for corruption???
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Sindhu S Manja, Lecturer, srinivas school of management
| 05 02 2011 07:49:07 +0000
In our country corruption can never be killed unless the mindset of the babus change and a whole heartede effort by the govt. is undertaken. Also we ourselves have to take the cudgels up against corrupt officials and not seek short cuts even if it means some delay in getting our work done. According to a report in the TOI today, a survey done by Yale university on filing of RTI applications has revealed that filing of RTI application has only aided in getting the job done somewhat as by and large work in govt circles get done if a bribe is paid still.
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Jaygopal Raghavan, Marketing Manager, Landmark Group
| 05 02 2011 06:42:41 +0000
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