“He was also pressurised by the authorities to withdraw the RTI application, and was even lured with promises of housing benefits. But Kashiram was firm in his decision and didn’t want to withdraw,” said Pandya. While the second appeal is still pending for hearing, the department has already sanctioned a house for Sevana.
“Construction of the house is on in full swing. I am happy with whatever money I have got. Earlier, I didn’t know about the RTI, but I tell people now that it has a lot of power.”