KP Sports Directorate: RTI Request Still Pending as Top-Level Silence Raises Serious Questions

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Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator

Peshawar: A Right to Information (RTI) request concerning Lala Ayub Hockey Stadium in the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remains unresolved for an extended period, raising concerns not only about administrative delays but also about the apparent absence of senior-level oversight.

According to details, a citizen filed an application under the KP Right to Information Act 2017 seeking comprehensive records related to the stadium’s infrastructure, machinery maintenance, financial expenditures, and administrative decisions. Despite the passage of considerable time, the requested information has not been fully provided.

The initial response directed the applicant to the Pakistan Sports Board. However, the Sports Board clarified that the matter falls under the jurisdiction of the provincial Sports Directorate. As a result, responsibility has shifted between institutions without any substantive disclosure of records.

Key Issues Still Unanswered

The RTI application includes several critical points that remain unresolved:

Complete breakdown of expenses on hockey turf machinery maintenance, including bills and work orders

Details of companies or individuals involved in repair work

Allegations regarding the use of bottled water to operate machines, and whether any inquiry was initiated

Copy of any dissent note reportedly issued by the former Director General and the decision taken on it

Legal documentation regarding the transfer of stadium control to the provincial Sports Directorate and its approval authority

Record of old fences and fountains removed from the stadium, including their current whereabouts and distribution

DG-Level Silence Raises Accountability Concerns

Sources indicate that the current Director General has not formally engaged the Public Information Officer (PIO) regarding the pending RTI request. This lack of follow-up raises concerns about internal monitoring and administrative accountability within the department.

 

Under RTI law, responsibility does not rest solely with the PIO. The head of the department is also expected to ensure timely compliance, particularly in matters involving public funds and state assets.

The matter has also been escalated to the RTI Commission, where a formal complaint has been registered. However, proceedings remain delayed, further extending the timeline of non-disclosure.

When a citizen in the provincial capital is forced to wait months for basic public records, while institutions shift responsibility between each other and senior oversight remains absent, the effectiveness of the Right to Information regime itself comes into question.

This case goes beyond procedural delay. It highlights deeper concerns about transparency, institutional accountability, and the practical enforcement of access to information laws in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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