Monorail arbitration documents has no relation to public interest: MMRDA in RTI reply

Mumbai | Thursday | 16th August, 2018

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MMRDA SLAMMEDMeanwhile, RTI activists have slammed MMRDA for denying the inspection of Monorail arbitration documents, saying that since monorail is of public interest, Section 81 (J) of RTI Act cannot be applied The Monorail as a project is for the public, and it is of public interest. Bhaskar Prabhu, Convenor of Mahiti Adhikar Manch said, "How can allowing inspection of documents relating to arbitration of Monorail invade privacy and not be in public interest? Meanwhile, RTI activists have slammed MMRDA for denying the inspection of Monorail arbitration documents. However, Shantanu Wagh, Transport Engineer of MMRDA has quoted exemption under Section 8 1 (J) under the RTI Act for denying to allow inspection of arbitration documents of Monorail..