Udupi, Nov 21, 2013 : The government is running by taxing the people, while there is scope for the general public to know the functioning of state administration. Meanwhile, the people have a stronger weapon at their disposal that is Right to Information Act, which empowers the general public to alert the administration on timeline, adhering to governing rules and seeking transparency in governance, said Rotary district president of Right to Information Committee B Pundalika Marate Shirva.
Pundalika was speaking during the family get-together and talk on Right to Information that was organized by Rotary Club – Parkala, at Parkala High School auditorium, here on Tuesday November 19.
He further said that it’s only the enlightened citizen can make the nation corruption-free, said Pundalika.
Rotary Clubs zonal assistant governor Mahesh Kumar M explained the significance of Rotary and family get-together.
The talented artiste Ashok Nayak was felicitated on the same occasion.
Rotary Club – Parkala past president Ganesh Patil presided the function.
Padmanabha Udupa, Ravindranat, Ashok Nayk were present at the dais.
The designated assistant governor Dinesh Hegde, Manjunat Upadhyaya, Dr A Ganesh was present on the occasion.
The secretary B Anantaram Bhat read the report. Mohan Kumar S compered the programme. Dr Chandrashekar Adiga proposed vote of thanks.