Karnataka Information Commission imposes ₹50,000 penalty on five officials for RTI lapses

Karnataka Information Commission imposes ₹50,000 penalty on five officials for RTI lapses

India’s Karnataka Information Commission has fined five state officials ₹50,000 each for violations of the Right to Information Act. The penalties stem from delays and non‑compliance in responding to RTI applications, which the commission deemed a breach of statutory duties. The move underscores the body’s effort to enforce transparency and accountability within the state’s public administration.