CIC tells Lok Sabha Secretariat to furnish bills or explain denial in RTI on electronics purchase

NEW DELHI: (May 15) The CIC has directed the Lok Sabha Secretariat to revisit its denial of disclosure of bills of procurement of electronic items worth Rs 1.7 crore during 2021-22 and either furnish their copies or explain the reasons for the denial.

The Central Information Commission made the order after obtaining feedback from third-party vendors under the RTI Act.

The case pertains to an RTI application seeking details of spending on electronic equipment procured during 2021-22, including copies of bills and details of old gadgets.