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How to file a RTI application

Denial of specific part of regulation from which the clause "promotion to a higher grade cannot be made without having the corresponding position available in the higher grade and no promotion can be made effective from a retrospective date” upheld by CIC

Copy of NOC issued to an Airman (IAF) was denied claiming that it is 'Personal Information' the disclosure of which would cause unwarranted invasion to the privacy of the individual - CIC: Denial u/s 8(1)(j) upheld; No larger public interest disclosed

PIO informed the Appellant that the information sought is not available in their office and transferred the application to Bangalore Development Authority u/s 6(3) - Appellant did not approach the transferee Public Authority - CIC: No intervention needed

Transfer of pension to wrong account - Neither the RTI application nor the first appeal was responded by the respondent, on account of non-receipt - Respondent furnished a reply which the appellant claimed to have not received - CIC: Provide revised reply

Information regarding home loan in which appellant’s mother, i.e., late Smt. V Jain was a guarantor - CIC: Information was related to third party property loan (Mr. Pradeep Jain and Smt. V Jain), and both are alive; No public activity or interest involved

Total number of accounts opened by PNB under different welfare schemes - Delay of almost two years - CIC: PIO is cautioned and advised to strengthen its RTI portal to enable effective and timely disposal of RTI applications and first appeals in future

Vijai Sharma and K V Chowdary appointed as CIC and CVC respectively

Is the Mysore Police Commissioner’s office coming up without plan approval?

No action taken against the illegal massage parlours or spas in Goa

Are there norms about the fee a school should charge and the facilities it offers?

There is only 1 primary health centre per 28 villages of UP

Services of all OSDs / Consultants terminated by Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai

Are the state-funded ‘public trust institutions’ obligated to provide ‘information’ under the RTI Act?

Takeaways from the Supreme Court verdict on the Electoral Bond Scheme

We will know, we will live - RTI

2nd edition of "PIOs Guide on RTI" published - Based on study of over one lakh orders of CIC and judgments of Courts - Book carries subject wise case laws, latest legal updates, Practical tips for PIOs and FAAs - Needs of all stakeholders covered

Case Laws

January 7, 2014 Information pertaining to the identity of the account holders in respect of certain cheques was denied u/s 8(1)(e) and 8(1)(j) - Appellant: misappropriation of funds alleged - CIC: information is held by bank in a fiduciary capacity; appeal rejected...more>>	January 6, 2014 FAA had directed the PIO to provide the information - PIO claimed that though the copy of the order was endorsed to him, the subordinate staff did not inform him about the order - CIC: the explanation is not satisfactory, penalty of Rs. 25,000/- imposed...more>>

January 6, 2014 Information relating to third semester internal marks was denied stating that they were not available with the College - PIO: CD of internal assessment marks was sent to DU - CIC: transfer the RTI application to PIO, DU who should reply to appellant ...more>>	January 6, 2014 Copy of advice sent by a college to a bank branch was denied u/s 8(1)(d) - Appellant: there were certain irregularities related to disbursement of subsidy amount given by the Government to the college - CIC: provide the information in public interest ...more>>

January 5, 2014 Copy of complaint made against the appellant, names and signatures of the complainants, investigation procedure & copies of statements obtained were denied u/s 8(1)(g) - CIC: disclosure would lead to more acrimony between colleagues...more>>	January 5, 2014 Information related to electricity charges paid by DGM, BSNL and recovery made - PIO provided the information - Appellant: information given by the respondent is incorrect - CIC: permit the appellant to inspect the relevant records...more>>

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Articles

Are the state-funded ‘public trust institutions’ obligated to provide ‘information’ under the RTI Act? March 17, 2024 No obligation to supply the information if the Public Trust is not a Public Authority u/s 2(h) says Bombay HC more>>
Takeaways from the Supreme Court verdict on the Electoral Bond Scheme February 25, 2024 The Supreme Court judgment would set new paradigms for the funding of the political parties more>>
We will know, we will live - RTI December 31, 2023 A broad look at the RTI Act, 2005 since its inception including the different issues plaguing it more>>
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Comments

My wife has filed a police complaint against me and my family April 3, 2024 Under which section and clause we can fight with police to get the copy of complaint? more>>
Can RTI information can be given on the email id provided by the applicant? March 26, 2024 Is there any fee prescribed for providing information through email? more>>
The unfolding of the Electoral Bond saga is a frightening and worrisome tale March 16, 2024 . क्या भारतीय लोकतंत्र अधिकतम बोली लगाने वालों के लिए बिक रहा है? more>>
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