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MP Information Commission Fines Former ASP, SHO Rs 25,000 Each for RTI Lapses
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jabalpur
🗓 06 Jul 2026, 01:31 AM
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The Madhya Pradesh State Information Commission has imposed a penalty of Rs 25,000 each on the former Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) and Gorakhpur Station House Officer (SHO) in Jabalpur for negligence in an RTI matter.
The Madhya Pradesh State Information Commission has taken a significant action against officials for failing to adhere to the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
In a notable ruling, the commission has levied a penalty of Rs 25,000 on the former Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) of Jabalpur and Rs 25,000 on the former Station House Officer (SHO) of Gorakhpur police station.
This action was reportedly taken due to negligence in handling an RTI-related case, highlighting the commission's commitment to enforcing transparency and accountability under the RTI Act.
In a notable ruling, the commission has levied a penalty of Rs 25,000 on the former Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) of Jabalpur and Rs 25,000 on the former Station House Officer (SHO) of Gorakhpur police station.
This action was reportedly taken due to negligence in handling an RTI-related case, highlighting the commission's commitment to enforcing transparency and accountability under the RTI Act.