Kochi Corporation’s reported move to restrain what it called serial RTI “abusers” has triggered criticism, with a Supreme Court lawyer saying the step is contrary to the spirit of the Right to Information Act.
Lawyer Kaleeswaram Raj said the RTI law does not set any ceiling on the number of applications an individual can file. He argued that the proposed move goes against the framework of the legislation.
The discussion comes amid concerns over repeated RTI filings. However, no further details were provided on the corporation’s proposed action or when it may take effect.
