DSO Peshawar Denies Access to Information on Sports Activities for Seven Months, DG Sports Remains Silent
The District Sports Office (DSO) Peshawar, Pakistan, has been refusing to provide information on sports activities under the Right to Information (RTI) Act for seven months, even though the Director General Sports and the Ministry of Sports have remained silent on the issue.
On
April 6, 2023, a person filed an RTI application with the DSO Peshawar
requesting information on the number of tournaments organized in 2022, the
names of players who participated, details of TADA issued to players, details
of competitions organized in collaboration with the District Government
Peshawar, a list of permanent and daily wage employees posted in DSO Peshawar for
2022, the number of employees laid off in 2023 and details of those who were
appointed in 2022, and a list of clubs registered with DSO Peshawar and clubs
to be registered in 2022.
The
DSO Peshawar did not respond to the RTI application within the stipulated time
of 30 days. On July 10, the person filed a second RTI application with the DSO
Peshawar, requesting the same information. The DSO Peshawar again failed to
respond within the stipulated time.
On
October 11, the person filed an appeal with the Right to Information Commission
(RTIC) against the DSO Peshawar's non-compliance with the RTI Act. On October
17, the RTIC issued an order to the DSO Peshawar to provide the information
requested within one week.
Despite
the RTIC's order, the DSO Peshawar has still not provided the information
requested.
The
DSO Peshawar's refusal to provide information on sports activities is a
violation of the RTI Act. The RTI Act is a landmark legislation that gives citizens
the right to access information held by public authorities. The purpose of the
RTI Act is to promote transparency and accountability in government.
The
DSO Peshawar's denial of information on sports activities is particularly
concerning because it relates to a matter of public interest. Sports play an
important role in society, and the public has a right to know how the DSO
Peshawar is managing sports activities.
The
DSO Peshawar's refusal to provide information also raises concerns about
corruption and mismanagement. It is possible that the DSO Peshawar is trying to
hide information about irregularities in sports activities.
The
RTIC should take strong action against the DSO Peshawar for violating the RTI
Act. The RTIC should also investigate the DSO Peshawar for possible corruption
and mismanagement.
Citizens
should also be aware of their rights under the RTI Act and use it to demand
information from public authorities.
Director
General Sports Remains Silent
The
Director General Sports and the Ministry of Sports have remained silent on the
issue of the DSO Peshawar's refusal to provide information under the RTI Act.
This silence is concerning, as it suggests that the Director General Sports and
the Ministry of Sports may be complicit in the DSO Peshawar's violation of the
law.
The
Director General Sports and the Ministry of Sports have a responsibility to
ensure that the DSO Peshawar complies with the RTI Act. They should take
immediate action to direct the DSO Peshawar to provide the information
requested by the person who filed the RTI application.
The
Director General Sports and the Ministry of Sports should also investigate the
DSO Peshawar for possible corruption and mismanagement. If any irregularities
are found, the Director General Sports and the Ministry of Sports should take
steps to hold the responsible individuals accountable.
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