RTI Amendment Act, 2019 - Crucial Changes
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This educational video segment provides a detailed analysis of the RTI Amendment Act, 2019, presented by Pramod Rana. The primary focus is on the "Crucial Changes" introduced by the amendment, specifically concerning the "Term of Office" and "Salaries & Allowances" for the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and Information Commissioners. The lecturer explains that the "Old" provision mandated a fixed 5-year term, whereas the "New (2019)" provision allows the term to be "prescribed by the Central Government." Furthermore, the salary structure has shifted from being equivalent to the Chief Election Commissioner to being determined by the Central Government. The presenter underscores the significant impact of these changes, noting that the commissioners' status is no longer constitutionally equivalent to Election Commissioners. The video concludes with a transition to the next topic: the removal of commissioners under Sections 14 and 17.
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The lecturer explains the RTI Amendment Act 2019. He points to the screen showing "Term of Office" changing from a fixed 5 years to a term prescribed by the Central Government. He then highlights "Salaries & Allowances," noting the shift from being equal to the Chief Election Commissioner to being prescribed by the Central Government. He emphasizes the loss of constitutional equivalence.
The lecture effectively demonstrates how the 2019 amendments altered the structural independence of the Right to Information Commission. By removing the fixed tenure and equating salaries with the executive rather than the judiciary/election commission, the amendment centralizes power. The removal of the "Chief Election Commissioner" equivalence is a key takeaway, signaling a reduction in the commission's autonomy and status. The brief mention of removal procedures suggests a broader theme of increased government control over the commission's composition and tenure.