Tamil Nadu exempts law‑and‑order department from RTI Act
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The state government issued an order removing the law‑and‑order department from the RTI Act, excluding information on communal clashes, NSA detentions, police custody deaths, and student and farmer protests.
- The order exempts the department from RTI, covering subjects like communal and caste clashes.
- It also excludes NSA detentions and reports on deaths in police custody.
- Information on student and farmer agitations is likewise exempted.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 0% center, 50% right.
How each side framed it
Left-leaning: Emphasizes protection of sensitive security and public safety information, citing communal and caste clashes. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Tamil Nadu government exempts Public (Law and Order) Department from RTI Act
Right-leaning: Highlights the exemption as a response to the Karur stampede anniversary, framing it as a necessary measure. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Karur Stampede Anniversary Observed; TN Govt Exempts Law And Order From RTI
Timeline
First reported by The Hindu on ; 2 articles from 2 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Right-leaning (1): India Today