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Madhya Pradesh govt refused info under RTI on Project Cheetah: Activist
Updated On: 24 July, 2024 06:29 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The Madhya Pradesh forest department has refused to provide information under RTI Act on the management of cheetahs brought from Africa and their cubs born in India
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The much-vaunted cheetah conservation project initially drew criticism following the deaths of the animals. However, with the birth of 12 cubs this year, officials believe the project is on the right track. Pic for representation
The Madhya Pradesh forest department has refused to provide information under the Right to Information (RTI) Act on the management of cheetahs brought from Africa and their cubs born in India, PTI reported.
In response to a request filed by wildlife activist Ajay Dubey, the department cited Section 8(1)(a) of RTI Act, which allows a public authority to withhold information if its disclosure would prejudicially affect the sovereignty and integrity of India, or the security, strategic, scientific, or economic interests of the State, or relations with a foreign country, or lead to the incitement of an offence.
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