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HYC accuses Meghalaya government of withholding AG Amit Kumar’s legal bills under RTI
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🗓 23 Oct 2026, 05:18 AM
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The Human Rights Commission (HYC) has criticised the Meghalaya state administration for refusing to disclose the legal expenses of Attorney General Amit Kumar, citing lack of transparency under the Right to Information Act.
The Human Rights Commission (HYC) lodged a formal complaint against the Meghalaya government, alleging that it has not complied with a Right to Information (RTI) request concerning the legal bills incurred by Attorney General Amit Kumar.
HYC’s statement said the refusal to release the financial details undermines the transparency provisions of the RTI Act and raises questions about the use of public funds for legal matters involving senior officials.
The state government has not issued a detailed response, but officials indicated that the information is either classified or pending verification, a stance that HYC described as “unacceptable secrecy.”
Legal experts note that RTI applications for government legal expenditures are routinely granted unless they involve national security or privileged communication, making the Meghalaya case noteworthy.
The controversy adds pressure on the state administration to adhere to open‑government norms ahead of upcoming legislative sessions.
HYC’s statement said the refusal to release the financial details undermines the transparency provisions of the RTI Act and raises questions about the use of public funds for legal matters involving senior officials.
The state government has not issued a detailed response, but officials indicated that the information is either classified or pending verification, a stance that HYC described as “unacceptable secrecy.”
Legal experts note that RTI applications for government legal expenditures are routinely granted unless they involve national security or privileged communication, making the Meghalaya case noteworthy.
The controversy adds pressure on the state administration to adhere to open‑government norms ahead of upcoming legislative sessions.