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Himachal opposition plans to use RTI during monsoon assembly session

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Why It Matters

Illustrates the practical challenges of legislative accountability and the unusual resort to statutory tools like the RTI Act by elected representatives when standard parliamentary devices (such as Question Hour) are deemed ineffective.

Summary

Ahead of the Monsoon session of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur announced that the Opposition would adopt a constructive yet firm approach to hold the government accountable. Highlighting a breakdown in legislative responsiveness, he revealed plans to employ the Right to Information (RTI) Act to access data, accusing the government of routinely dodging questions during Assembly proceedings. Meanwhile, Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania convened an all-party meeting to facilitate smooth operations, noting the historically high productivity (90-132%) of the current Assembly.

Key Points

  • The Leader of Opposition in Himachal Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur, stated that the Opposition will play a constructive role during the Monsoon session but will hold the state government accountable on public issues.
  • The Opposition plans to use the Right to Information (RTI) Act to gather information, alleging that the state government evades direct questions in the Assembly by frequently stating 'information is being collected.'
  • Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania convened an all-party meeting to ensure the smooth functioning of the House.
  • The Speaker highlighted that the productivity of the 14th Legislative Assembly prior to this session has averaged between 90 and 132 percent.
Linked PYQs · 3

Linked PYQs · 3

  • 2024HPAS_PRELIMSGS1

    Which of the following statements are correct in relation to Right to Information Act ? (1) This act came into force on 12 October 2005. (2) It repealed the Official Secret Act, 1923. (3) It replaced the Freedom of Information Act, 2002. (4) It does not protect freedom of expression and speech under Article 19. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • 2022HPAS_PRELIMSGS1

    What do you understand by 'Zero Hour' in the Indian Parliamentary Procedure?

  • 2025HPAS_PRELIMSGS1

    Who decides the disqualification of members of State Legislative Assembly, for matters other than those in the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution ?