# Andhra Pradesh Police Blocks RTI Chief's Surprise Inspection

- Topic: india
- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 2026-07-15
- Original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/police-deny-entry-to-andhra-rti-chief-commissioner-vajja-srinivasa-rao-during-guntur-inspection/article71223881.ece
- Language: en
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The Chief Information Commissioner of Andhra Pradesh was denied entry to a police station during a surprise inspection. The move has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the implementation of the Right to Information Act. The Commission has initiated action to ensure compliance with the law.

## Key takeaways

- The Chief Information Commissioner was denied entry to a police station in Andhra Pradesh during a surprise inspection.
- The move has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the implementation of the Right to Information Act.
- The Commission has initiated action to ensure compliance with the law and has issued show-cause notices to 162 Public Information Officers.

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