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'Potential to disturb public peace': Centre refuses RTI on 'Any Kuki Tribes' deletion proposal
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What Happened?
The Centre has declined to disclose details about a proposal to remove 'Any Kuki Tribes' from Manipur's Scheduled Tribes list, citing potential risks to public order. The Central Information Commission upheld this decision during an RTI appeal.
Key points
- The proposal to delete 'Any Kuki Tribes' was reportedly made by the Manipur government.
- The RTI application was filed by Micheal Haokip, seeking confirmation of the proposal's details.
- The ministry of tribal affairs argued that disclosing information could influence decision-making.
- The CIC found that public interest in disclosure did not outweigh potential risks to public order.
- The ministry cited past instances where information disclosure led to violence.
Key insights
- The refusal to disclose information may lead to increased distrust among communities in Manipur.
- The ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur makes the situation particularly sensitive.
- The decision highlights the challenges of balancing transparency with public safety.
Why it matters
The decision could affect community relations in Manipur, where ethnic tensions are high.
Entities
Micheal Haokip· PersonManipur· StateCentral Information Commission· OrganizationMinistry of Tribal Affairs· Organization
Source
Times of India
