"We Prefer Bureaucrats"

Will making bureaucrats state information commissioners affect the act's implementation
I don't think it will affect the act. We prefer bureaucrats because we need officials well-versed with the administration's functioning.

Your views on the prime minister's office's order to exempt certain kinds of file notings from RTI?
I have not seen the order, so can't comment on it.

How many information commissioners are being appointed for the Central Commission?
We can have 10, but we are appointing four, now. A N Tiwari, special secretary, department of personel and training will be the fourth commissioner. It'll be good as he will continue with the ministry.

In case the life and liberty of a person is endangered, the decision on disclosing information has to be taken in 48 hours but an appeal against not disclosing information takes 30 days to be addressed.
If a preson doesn't receive information in 48 hours, life or liberty could be lost. The information officer can be held responsible later.