Haryana fines Gurugram town planner over failure to answer RTI properly
The Haryana State Information Commission has imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 on Gurugram's District Town Planner, an official frequently in the news for his actions against illegal construction, encroachments, and unauthorised occupations, an official said.
Taking a serious view of his conduct, the commission has also recommended to the Additional Chief Secretary of Haryana that RS Batth undergo training for discharge of official duties at the Haryana Institute of Public Administration or another suitable institution, he added.
State Information Commissioner Ajay Sura issued an order in response to an RTI petition filed by Bharat Jain.
The matter pertains to an RTI application submitted on January 4, 2022, in which the applicant had sought information regarding various rules, policies, and guidelines concerning the Town and Country Planning Department.
Specifically, information was requested regarding the rules governing the issuance of partial possession or possession certificates for
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