Chhattisgarh State Information Commission (CGSIC) on Tuesday banned the entry of outsiders at its complex and announced that hearing of cases of second appeal and complaint under Right to Information Act would be held through video conferencing.The CGSIC stated that keeping in view of the surge of Covid cases in Chhattisgarh, ban has been imposed on the presence of outsiders mainly appellant or complainant, the first appellate officers. Chief Information Commissioner and State Information Commissioners will hear the cases through video-conferencing, mainly second appeal and complaint.The appellant and public information officer can present the case through the video room of NIC (National Informatics Centre) located in the district collectorate of respective districts. The reply can be sent to the Commission by E-mail, WhatsApp and Fax.
Using the Commission’s website www.siccg.gov.in, the date of hearing can be known by entering the name (appellant/complainant), case number and mobile number. The updates on the cases can also be received.