Sunday, September 15, 2013

Why political parties oppose being under RTI Act? | ummid.com

Why political parties oppose being under RTI Act? | ummid.com
According to an ADR analysis of the income tax returns and statements filed by parties with the Election Commission, most of the sources of funding of the six national political parties remain largely unknown. Out of the total income of the parties from 2004-05 to 2011-12 - Rs.4,895 crore - a staggering Rs.3,674 crore came from sources that were unknown, it said.