RTI Request on Additional Charges and Procurement Roles Still Ignored by KP Culture & Tourism Authority

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PESHAWAR – The Culture and Tourism Authority of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continues to ignore critical questions of public interest, as a second Right to Information (RTI) request sent on 11 January 2025 remains unanswered well into April. This RTI request, sent to the office of the Director General, specifically sought transparency regarding:

 

The number of officials currently holding additional charges within the Culture and Tourism Authority

The official grades of such individuals

The originating departments or positions from which these additional charges were assigned

The names and designations of officials responsible for procurement

The names, roles, and tenure dates of individuals overseeing event management

Despite clearly stated queries and submission of proper documentation, the department has failed to respond within the legal time limit of 10–20 working days as mandated by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa RTI Act 2013.

This delay is not only a violation of the law but also raises serious concerns about internal accountability and transparency in the functioning of the authority—especially as it handles major funds related to tourism development, event planning, and procurement in the province.

In response to this prolonged silence, a formal complaint was submitted to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Commission (KPIC), which has officially accepted the case under complaint number 12299.

These developments come amid growing scrutiny of the Culture and Tourism Authority’s financial and administrative operations, particularly concerning dual roles of officials, unclarified procurement chains, and event expenses, which often lack public disclosure.

Public institutions are duty-bound to maintain transparency. The ongoing denial of information only fuels speculation and reduces trust in government mechanisms meant to serve the people of KP.

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