Delhi's Lt Governor, Chief Minister and Union Home Minister must clarify to the public within two months their powers, jurisdiction and procedures to handle graft complaints, CIC has held, noting that the current "ambiguity" will discourage people from taking on corruption.
Hearing the case of RTI activist Vivek Garg, who sought to know the powers of Anti-Corruption Bureau of Delhi Government, Information Commissioner Sridhar Acharyulu said in view of the "ambiguity and confusion" regarding the extent of the powers of GNCTD and Centre, which are embroiled in legal wrangling over the issue, there is a "genuine need" for clarification.
"When the GNCTD and Union are parties before the judiciary to know the limits or extent of their power to investigate corruption charges, an advocate applicant cannot expect information in the form of interpretation and judgment from PIO or the head of public authority through an application under RTI by paying Rs.10," Acharyulu said.