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Manickam Tagore Urges Reconsideration of RTI Exemption for Law and Order Division
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News18•27-09-2026, 14:00
Manickam Tagore Urges Reconsideration of RTI Exemption for Law and Order Division
- •The TVK government exempted the law and order division from the Right to Information Act, restricting access to reports on protests, custodial deaths, and socio-caste conflicts.
- •Minister Nirmal Kumar clarified that only certain aspects of law and order issues have been exempted from RTI.
- •Opposition parties like the Communist Party, DMK, and PMK, along with the Congress party, have voiced their opposition to this new order.
- •Congress state president Manickam Tagore condemned the move, highlighting RTI's role in transparent administration.
- •Tagore requested Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay to reconsider the order for clean, transparent, and good governance.
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The TVK government issued an order exempting the law and order division, under the public sector, from the Right to Information Act, meaning reports on protests, custodial deaths, and socio-caste conflicts could no longer be obtained.
Congress state president Manickam Tagore expressed his concern and condemnation on social media, requesting Chief Minister Vijay to reconsider the order to maintain transparency and good governance.
Yes, following heavy criticism and opposition from various political parties including the DMK, Congress, and CPI, the Tamil Nadu government announced the cancellation of the order.
