New Delhi: Army has refused to provide responses on RTI applications received through recently introduced government website that enables citizens to file them online, saying it is a security threat.
"We will provide information on RTI application only after receiving signed copy of the application...We have taken up issue with the DoPT," Army Central Public Information Officer Col Prashant Saxena said.
Col. Saxena was replying to a query on an RTI application seeking details on controversial Technical Services Division through the recently introduced government portal --rtionline.gov.in.
Col. Saxena refused to supply information till a signed copy is received along with personal ID of the applicant which negates the website's purpose of a hassle free processing of application, reducing paper work and increasing efficiency.
The web site also allows RTI applicant to have password secured account where they can see replies and also get them on their email accounts so that no third person receives the information.
Anyone can make an email id and seek information. We need a signed copy of the RTI application so that the identity can be established. It is a requirement under law, Col. Saxena said.
The Army had recently denied information on killing of soldiers on LoC, a record which is already in public domain through statements made by Defence Ministry in Parliament.
"We will provide information on RTI application only after receiving signed copy of the application...We have taken up issue with the DoPT," Army Central Public Information Officer Col Prashant Saxena said.
Col. Saxena was replying to a query on an RTI application seeking details on controversial Technical Services Division through the recently introduced government portal --rtionline.gov.in.
Col. Saxena refused to supply information till a signed copy is received along with personal ID of the applicant which negates the website's purpose of a hassle free processing of application, reducing paper work and increasing efficiency.
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The web site also allows RTI applicant to have password secured account where they can see replies and also get them on their email accounts so that no third person receives the information.
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Anyone can make an email id and seek information. We need a signed copy of the RTI application so that the identity can be established. It is a requirement under law, Col. Saxena said.
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The Army had recently denied information on killing of soldiers on LoC, a record which is already in public domain through statements made by Defence Ministry in Parliament.
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