Kohima bench of Gauhati High Court launches online RTI portal

The Gauhati High Court’s Kohima Bench has launched an online RTI portal, marking a shift from physical submissions to a digital, paperless system. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and efficiency by allowing citizens to easily access court information and submit applications electronically, with online fee payments facilitated through modern banking methods. By democratizing access to judicial records, this move aligns with the statutory right to seek information via electronic means, removing barriers for applicants. The user-friendly interface ensures that seeking transparency is both convenient and streamlined, setting a precedent for other district courts in the region to adopt similar digital practices. This development is highly relevant to open data as it demonstrates how judicial institutions can leverage technology to make public records more accessible. It highlights the importance of digitizing government services to foster accountability and encourages broader adoption of open data principles across various administrative bodies.

Source: prokerala.com
Published on 2024-03-01