Release of two books by Sri Lanka RTI Commission on RTI Act and Regime
source - link Two books by Sri Lanka RTI Commission on RTI Act and Regime have been released online. The first volume contains extracts from selected orders of the Commission during 2017-2018 with keywords, synopsis of decisions and important principles highlighted. This has been compiled as a guide to enable information officers and designated officers as well as citizens to understand the approach of the Commission in applying the Act in order to encourage pro-public interest disclosure standards. The book also contains an index of a broader range of decisions categorised in respect of information released by public authorities under order of the Commission under the following: Annual reports, minutes of board meetings Bilateral agreements Compensation payments (for acquisition of land) Commission of inquiry reports Draft laws Info on development projects Educational and professional qualifications of p...