CIC seeks explanation from Addl Secy, BDO for violation of RTI Act provisions *Penal action to be taken in case of non-compliance Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Dec 18: In one more instance of embarrassment for the Government of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Central Information Commission (CIC) has sought explanation from an Additional Secretary and a Block Development Officer (BDO) for violating provisions of the Right to Information Act and causing obstruction in dissemination of information. The Commission has also made it clear that in case of failure of these officers to submit explanation within the fixed time-frame penal action as per the provisions of the transparency law will be initiated against them.