Telangana RTI site removes key government departments, frustrates citizens

Telangana's Right to Information (RTI) online platform has removed several key government departments, including the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and the revenue department. Only 131 departments are currently listed, limiting citizens' ability to file online applications for public information. This change has forced many citizens to submit offline applications, undermining the purpose of the digital RTI system. Individuals seeking information from missing departments have expressed frustration over the inconvenience of visiting government offices in person. Officials from the Telangana Information Commission stated that the removals were made at the request of the state government's IT team. They noted that the chief post overseeing the RTI portal is currently vacant, which contributed to the decision.