The
Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab Sardar Sukhbir Singh Badal has released a book
on Right to Information written by Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh. The writer cop
has penned down this book titled “Right to Information: Law & Practice” in
a very simple and lucid language. This book will address the needs of law
students, information-seekers as well as information-givers.
The
Deputy Chief Minister appreciating the efforts of the cop reiterated that he
always believed in openness of governance system. He said at this occasion that
his government went a step ahead by implementing right to service for the
benefit of the common citizens. Mr. Badal further emphasised that in democratic
governance system openness should be a rule and secrecy an exception.
The
book release ceremony was organised in the APICON (Association of Physicians)
conference organised at Ludhiana where Mr. Badal addressed an impressive
gathering of noted physicians of India. At this occasion senior officers of
administration and police were also present. Apart from others, Dr Gurpreet
Singh Wander, Dr Rajinder Kumar Bansal, Dr Sandeep Puri and Dr RS Chhina graced
the occasion.
According
to the author, the RTI is an emerging field and the law on right to information
is at the development stage by way of statutory amendments (so far proposed),
interpretation by the Supreme Court, High Courts, Information Commissions and
to some extent by the executive guidelines. The writer has made a humble
endeavour to bring this book on the law and practice which is an outcome of his
wide experience as a public authority as well as extensive research conducted on
this subject as a student of law. In this endeavour, he has consulted noted jurists, Information Commissioners, Bureaucrats, Police Officers,
Academicians and RTI scholars to make it more practical and realistic. The author has tried his best to include the latest provisions,
guidelines and rulings on various provisions.
Kunwar,
a Ph.D. in Police Administration from GNDU Amritsar, has recently completed LLB
from Panjab University Chandigarh and got third position in merit with
distinction in the University. He is a firm believer of learning, performing
and reforming. He is presently working as DIG of Ludhiana Range as well as
State Cyber Cell of Punjab. He has earlier authored a book on Cyber Crime and
also a book on the Universal teachings of saint Kabir.
The
author says that this book has been primarily designed for law students which would
prove equally beneficial for the public authorities and PIOs who often face difficulties regarding various provisions of the Act
including exemptions. Of course, the common people at large will be benefitted
with this book and will be able to exercise their right to information in a
better way.
