1,079 Cases Disposed in 71 Days: Karnataka Information Commission Clears Backlog, Orders Compensation
Kalaburagi/Bengaluru: In a significant push to clear pending Right to Information (RTI) cases, the Kalaburagi Bench of the Karnataka Information Commission has disposed of 1,079 cases in just 71 working days over the past five months.
State Information Commissioner B. Venkata Singh said that between November 24, 2025, and the end of March 2026, a total of 2,520 cases were taken up for hearing, out of which 1,079 cases were successfully resolved.
Highlighting accountability measures, the Commission imposed penalties amounting to ₹2.28 lakh for delays and lapses in providing information. Additionally, compensation of ₹34,000 was awarded to applicants who suffered financial loss and inconvenience due to undue delays in receiving information.
The Commissioner emphasized that priority was given to long-pending cases, some of which had been awaiting disposal for nearly a decade. He added that the Commission will continue to expedite hearings of new cases and ensure timely access to information for applicants.
The move is seen as a major step towards strengthening transparency and improving the efficiency of RTI implementation in the state.
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