ABOUT RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LAW, PUNJAB
The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006 (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006). The Act incorporated a University of Law of national stature in Punjab, to fulfill the need for a Centre of Excellence in legal education in the modern era of globalization and liberalization. The University was accredited with an ‘A’ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 2015. RGNUL, Punjab was granted autonomy under UGC Regulations, Clause 5 Dimensions of Autonomy for Category-II Universities in April 2018. The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, ranked RGNUL the first amongst the cleanest Higher Educational Institutions, Swachh Campus (2019) in the category of Government Residential Universities.
About Centre for Advanced Studies in Labour Welfare(CASLW)
The Centre for Advanced Studies in Labour Welfare was established with a view to improve and strengthen the Labour Justice System in India. It strives to uphold and protect the rights of the labourers and their families thereby ensuring them a life of human dignity. The Centre also makes an effort to sensitize the labourers about their rights, which are enshrined in the Constitution of India and other legislations as well. In addition to it, the Centre makes an effort to impart education to the children of labourers on the University campus and makes them aware of their fundamental right to education thereby, making their parents realize their duty towards their children. The Centre has initiated a research project on the migrant labourers. It also has a dedicated blog ‘Labour and Liberty’ catering to the field of labour and employment law. Apart from these, CASLW released its newsletter ‘Shram’, covering different bytes and updates related to employment and labour benefit practices.
Our Vision
The basic aim behind the establishment of the Centre is to spread awareness about the welfare and empowerment of the labourers. The Centre recognizes national and international issues concerning the promotion and protection of human rights and human dignity of labourers.
The Centre makes an effort to sensitize the labourers about their rights, which are enshrined in the Constitution of India and other legislations as well. In addition to it, the Centre makes an effort to impart education to the children of labourers in the University campus and makes them aware about their fundamental right to education thereby, making their parents realize their duty towards their children.
Theme of the Seminar
RIGHT TO INFORMATION: GEARING UP FOR THE FUTURE
The introduction of the Right to Information (RTI) is a transformative step that gears us up for the future, promoting transparency, accountability, and citizen empowerment. However, this balance between transparency and protecting privacy rights can be complex, and we need progressive measures towards the current laws and views related to the topic. These progressive measures pave the way for a more inclusive and responsible society where the collective strength of information empowers citizens to actively shape their nation’s path toward a brighter future, making citizens empowered. RTI promotes a culture of openness and participatory democracy. Embracing the knowledge sharing principles, the RTI enhances public trust in institutions and facilitates informed decision-making and equitable development. This Conference seeks to provide comprehensive learning on the Right to Information, dealing with its multiple facets from a transformative perspective and its evolution as an executory right through the administrative and judicial processes. The conference also aims to explore the challenges and opportunities in the field of Right to Information, including the role of technology, social justice, and activism which help us gear up for the future.
SUB – THEMES
- Open Government Partnership and RTI
- Judicial Accountability and RTI: Examining the Connection Privacy rights and RTI: Intersecting dimensions
- Data Protection Act and RTI
- Legislative Intent of the RTI Act and RTI Activism Whistleblowers under the RTI Act
- Artificial Intelligence, RTI, and the Future
- RTI, Labour Law and Social Justice
The list is not exhaustive.
IMPORTANT DATES
Last Date for Registration: October 5, 2023
Last Date for Manuscript Submission: October 16, 2023
Paper Presentation and Seminar: October 20, 2023
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Submission Guidelines
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Accomodation Details Participants requiring accommodation are requested to mail the same at the email ID [email protected] with the subject title ‘Accommodation’ on or before October 10, 2023. Accommodation will be provided on payment as per availability on a first come first serve basis. |
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Registration Procedure REGISTRATION FEES FOR THE SEMINAR Students – 500 INR (inclusive of GST) |
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