When is the birth and death anniversary of King Ashoka and whether it is celebratedIJ
Four Ministries of Union Government—Defence, Finance, Home and Culture — have been tasked by the Central Information Commission to furnish the information.
Chief Information Commissioner RK Mathur issued this order on the plea of one Arun Kumar who wanted to know from the Prime Minister's Office the dates of birth and death anniversary of legendary King Ashoka, whether they are celebrated and action plan regarding their celebration.
Kumar was told by the PMO that they have forwarded his request on dates and action plan regarding the celebrations to the Culture Ministry while query on whether it is celebrated has been marked to Defence Ministry, Home Ministry and Finance Ministry.
