Chandigarh, January 19
The Central Information Commissioner, Vinod Kumar Tiwari, IFS (Retd.), today visited the Punjab State Information Commission Headquarters in Chandigarh.
During his visit, he held a detailed and productive meeting with Chief Information Commissioner, Punjab, Sh. Inderpal Singh Dhanna, and State Information Commissioners of Punjab – Dr. Bhupinder Singh Batth, Harpreet Sandhu along with Additional Chief Secretary Mr. D.K. Tiwari.
The meeting focused on the effective implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, with special emphasis on institutional reforms, transparency, accountability, and strengthening mechanisms for efficient information delivery.
Mr. V.K. Tiwari appreciated the work of the Punjab State Information Commission and said that Punjab has made commendable progress in implementing the RTI Act
During the meeting, Chief Information Commissioner of Punjab, Sh. Inderpal Singh Dhanna, highlighted the state commission’s commitment to ensuring efficient and timely delivery of information to citizens. He said that Punjab State Information Commission is committed to time-bound and effective delivery of information.
During the meeting, Mr. V.K. Tiwari also shared insights from his experience as a Central Information Commissioner, highlighting best practices, current challenges, and practical ways to improve case disposal and strengthen the overall RTI framework
The interaction served as an enriching platform for exchanging ideas on boosting the efficiency of the Punjab State Information Commission. Chief Information Commissioner Sh. Dhanna, along with State Information Commissioners and Additional Chief Secretary Sh. D.K. Tiwari presented a token of appreciation to Mr. VK Tiwari, acknowledging his valuable perspectives and describing the discussion as highly constructive and beneficial.
Mr Harpreet Sandhu, expressed gratitude to the Central Information Commissioner of India, Vinod Kumar Tiwari, for his meaningful insights on RTI transparency during his visit to the Punjab State Information Commission.
