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Tamil Nadu RTI Probe Targets Law‑and‑Order Data, Kanimozhi Demands Transparency
✍️ News18
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 04:16 PM
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An RTI application seeking detailed law‑and‑order statistics in Tamil Nadu has drawn scrutiny, with DMK MP Kanimozhi urging the state to release the information transparently.
A Right to Information request filed in Tamil Nadu seeks comprehensive data on law‑and‑order matters, including crime statistics, police deployment and related operational details. The application, submitted under the RTI Act, aims to bring clarity to the state's public safety records and assess the effectiveness of policing strategies.
DMK parliamentarian Kanimozhi Karunanidhi publicly questioned the government's handling of the request, emphasizing the need for full transparency. She urged the state administration to disclose the information promptly, arguing that citizens have a right to understand how law‑and‑order resources are allocated and utilized.
As of now, the Tamil Nadu government has not issued a formal response to the RTI petition. Officials are expected to review the request and determine the extent of data that can be released without compromising security or privacy concerns, while stakeholders await clarification on the matter.
DMK parliamentarian Kanimozhi Karunanidhi publicly questioned the government's handling of the request, emphasizing the need for full transparency. She urged the state administration to disclose the information promptly, arguing that citizens have a right to understand how law‑and‑order resources are allocated and utilized.
As of now, the Tamil Nadu government has not issued a formal response to the RTI petition. Officials are expected to review the request and determine the extent of data that can be released without compromising security or privacy concerns, while stakeholders await clarification on the matter.