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Notings from the file of M/s Vadilal Dairy International Ltd - CIC: Respondent could not point out the portions of the notings which were exempted under Sec. 8 (1) d) of the RTI Act and reasons behind denial of the information; Disclose exercising Sec. 10     Right to Information Act 2005    Guidelines regarding the authenticity of usage of Swamy's Medical Attendance Rule while dealing with any kind of medical reimbursement - CIC: Giving reasons/ opinions/ interpretations, etc are beyond the scope of duty of the CPIO     Right to Information Act 2005    Respondent remained absent despite service of notice - CIC: Absence of the respondent is viewed seriously by the Commission and the PIO is cautioned to be careful in future - CIC directed to provide revised point-wise reply against point Nos. 6 to 8     Right to Information Act 2005    Guidelines regarding transfer of MBBS students from Ukraine to other country to complete remaining education - PIO: Queries raised by Foreign Medical Students from Ukraine & China have been uploaded on NMC website - CIC: Appropriate response provided     Right to Information Act 2005    RTI application filed with PACL Nodal Officer and Secretary, Judge (Retd) R.M. Lotha Committee - CIC: Appellant has filed the First Appeal before the FAA, SEBI without even filing any RTI Application with SEBI; Appeal is not maintainable     Right to Information Act 2005    CIC: Outstretching the interpretation of Section 2(f) to include deductions & inferences to be drawn by the PIO is unwarranted; It casts immense pressure on PIOs to ensure that they provide the correct deduction to avoid being subject to penal provisions     Right to Information Act 2005    Vijai Sharma and K V Chowdary appointed as CIC and CVC respectively     Right to Information Act 2005    Is the Mysore Police Commissioner’s office coming up without plan approval?     Right to Information Act 2005    No action taken against the illegal massage parlours or spas in Goa     Right to Information Act 2005    Are there norms about the fee a school should charge and the facilities it offers?     Right to Information Act 2005    There is only 1 primary health centre per 28 villages of UP     Right to Information Act 2005    Services of all OSDs / Consultants terminated by Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai     Right to Information Act 2005    Are the state-funded ‘public trust institutions’ obligated to provide ‘information’ under the RTI Act?     Right to Information Act 2005    Takeaways from the Supreme Court verdict on the Electoral Bond Scheme     Right to Information Act 2005    We will know, we will live - RTI     Right to Information Act 2005   
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 4, 2013
Is a PIO supposed to provide the same information to the RTI applicant again and again?...more>>
January 4, 2013
Is Afro-Asian Rural Development Organization a public authority under RTI?...more>>



January 4, 2013
Rules under which test is being conducted for an employee for promotion...more>>
January 3, 2013
Should information about relaxation for visually challenged be given in bold prints?...more>>



January 3, 2013
RTI application seeking copy of stenographic skill test including sample copy ...more>>
January 3, 2013
Under RTI, can the contents of a complaint filed with CVC be disclosed?...more>>



Articles

Can only an advocate represent a citizen before the information commission?
November 25, 2013
Even a non-advocate can plead the case on behalf of an appellant   more>>
Information Commission cannot direct for providing information in case of a complaint
November 16, 2013
A synopsis of the HC directing the CIC to decide the complaints on merits   more>>
Submission to Parliamentary Standing Committee regarding RTI (Amendment) Bill, 2013
November 13, 2013
A comprehensive presentation regarding inclusion of political parties under the RTI Act   more>>

Comments

An online petition has been created to oppose the proposed amendments
July 31, 2013
The Government is thinking of moving amendments to the RTI Act   more>>
Members do not comply with rules stipulated in Societies Act and Bye-laws
July 29, 2013
The Builders too do not co-operate with the Society in providing necessary information   more>>
MP information commission is defunct for the last 6 months
July 28, 2013
public authorities are avoiding applications filed under the RTI Act   more>>