# Tamil Nadu revokes RTI exemption for law and order department after backlash 2026-09-28T03:26:26+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets The Tamil Nadu government revoked an order exempting the Public (Law and Order) department from the RTI Act on Sunday, after a political backlash from allies and opposition parties. Government Order 57 dated September 21, 2026, was withdrawn following criticism by the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and Congress, both ruling alliance partners, and the opposition DMK, BJP and PMK. The original order, issued under Section 24(4) of the RTI Act, had designated the department an intelligence and security organisation. Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar announced the withdrawal on social media. The DMK's Kanimozhi Karunanidhi called the move shameful, accusing the government of restricting transparency within four months of assuming office. The VCK's Thol Thirumavalavan said the order would suppress human rights. ## Indian Opinion Analysis SOURCES 1-3 ## Coverage - thehindu.com (government critical) Leads with the broader philosophical critique of RTI amendments, not the specific Tamil Nadu revocation, framing the issue as a systemic erosion of transparency. - hindustantimes.com (neutral report) Leads with the revocation and the political backlash, using similar neutral language and the same sequence of events. - hindustantimes.com (neutral report) Leads with the revocation and the political backlash, using similar neutral language and the same sequence of events. Tags: CTR Nirmal Kumar, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, RTI Act, Tamil Nadu, TVK Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/tvk-govt-revokes-rti-exemption-for-law-and-order-department-after-backlash/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/tvk-govt-revokes-rti-exemption-for-law-and-order-department-after-backlash/#story-in-brief