The bill effectively demotes information commissioners from their current stature, which is equivalent to that of election commissioners, who enjoy fixed five-year tenures. “It is not an RTI (Amendment) Bill. “The move by the government to amend the RTI Act is very unfortunate and appears to be the result of wrong and faulty advice. “RTI amendment bill introduced in Lok Sabha. Minister claimed bill aimed at strengthening and streamlining RTI Act.

Source: Hindustan Times July 19, 2019 19:52 UTC