Vijay government exempts Tamil Nadu Public (Law & Order) department from RTI

The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister Vijay, has issued an order exempting the Public (Law and Order) department from the purview of the Right to Information (RTI) Act. This decision removes the department from the transparency requirements mandated by the legislation, effectively shielding its records and internal processes from public information requests.

The move has drawn attention due to the department's central role in managing state security and administrative oversight. By invoking these exemptions, the government limits the ability of citizens and journalists to access documentation regarding the department's operations, marking a significant shift in the state's approach to information disclosure and administrative accountability.