Internship Experience @ Punjab State Information Commission, Chandigarh: Get to Know How to Use RTI

Your Name, College, Year of Study, Email ID

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Name of Organisation, Location city, Team Strength

Punjab State Information Commission, Sector 17 Chandigarh

Application Process

I applied through my college. They selected me. Address: S C O Number 84-85, Sector 17, Chandigarh.

Website is HERE.

Duration of internship and timings

I interned there for 2 weeks from 4th January, 2014- 17th January, 2014.

First impression, first day formalities, infrastructure

It was like any other government office. Fully well equipped. We were total 5 interns all from same college.

On the first day we were introduced to the members and staff.

There were retired judges who are working as a member there.

Main tasks

1. We were asked to observe the proceedings and to make notes.

2. Research on RTI.

Work environment and people

People were very friendly there. We used to meet the judges and they interacted with us. They made us aware of the proceedings of the commission.

Best things

1. You get to know how to use RTI.

2. You meet different people so you get to know the loopholes in the system.

Bad things

Not much work, so sometimes you even start feeling bored. Its better if you are a 1st year student.

Stipend

No stipend

Biggest Lessons

How to make notes by observing proceedings.