Karnataka Information Commission Settles Record 40,000 Appeals in One Year
Karnataka Information Commission has settled 40,000 second appeal cases in last one year, says commissioner
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The Karnataka Information Commission has set a national record by resolving 40,000 second appeal cases in the past year, according to Prakash Narayan Channal, Information Commissioner of the Belagavi bench. The commission is currently processing 40-60 applications daily at its Belagavi location.
- 01Karnataka Information Commission settled 40,000 second appeal cases in one year.
- 02This achievement is considered an all-India record.
- 03The commission hears 40-60 applications daily, both online and offline.
- 04The increase in applications prompted a target of resolving 6,000 to 7,000 inquiries annually.
- 05The announcement was made by Information Commissioner Prakash Narayan Channal.
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In a significant achievement, the Karnataka Information Commission has settled 40,000 second appeal cases over the past year, marking an all-India record. Prakash Narayan Channal, the Information Commissioner of the Belagavi bench, announced this milestone on May 3 during a press conference in Vijayapura, Karnataka, India. The commission has been actively processing 40-60 applications each day, utilizing both online and offline methods. Due to the rising number of applications, the commission set an initial target to resolve 6,000 to 7,000 inquiries annually. This proactive approach highlights the commission's commitment to transparency and efficiency in handling public information requests.
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This record achievement enhances public access to information, thereby promoting transparency in governance.
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