Background: The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to fill up vacancies in the state information commission. Parties: The petition was filed by a RTI activist, who argued that the vacancies had been pending for a long time and that it was affecting the functioning of the commission. The respondents included the state government and the information commission. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether the state government had failed to fill up vacancies in the information commission. The court examined the provisions of the Right to Information Act and the rules framed under it. Court observations: The court observed that the state government had failed to fill up vacancies in the information commission and that it was affecting the functioning of the commission. The court noted that it was the duty of the government to ensure that the commission was functioning properly and that the vacancies were filled up at the earliest. Significance: The order is significant as it highlights the importance of filling up vacancies in the information commission. The case emphasizes the need for the state government to ensure that the commission is functioning properly and that citizens are able to get information under the RTI Act. The court's decision is also a reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in governance.