A one stop destination for all Right to Information (RTI) matters
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A one stop destination for all Right to Information (RTI) matters


Information about Nagar Van Yojana - CIC: Information sought by the Appellant is dynamic in nature, sufficient reply has been given by the Respondent - CIC: To allay the apprehension of the Appellant, PIO to provide an updated reply; Respondent cautioned     Right to Information Act 2005    SASF: List of Companies whose loan accounts were available for settlement was prepared taking into account several strategic & commercial factors including the modes through which accounts were declared NPA - CIC: No public interest warranting disclosure     Right to Information Act 2005    Details in regards to selection of Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) were not furnished - Respondent: Information could not be furnished as the recruitment process was on-going at that time - CIC: Since it has attained finality, information can be provided     Right to Information Act 2005    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    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

September 25, 2012
Are the contents of Tax Evasion Petition disclosable under RTI after the investigation is over?...more>>
September 25, 2012
Delay in RTI appeal attributed to one officer posted against four vacancies...more>>



September 25, 2012
Inspection of original challan filed by police/ traffic police under RTI...more>>
September 24, 2012
Disclosure of education details of employees under RTI can harm the commercial interest ...more>>



September 24, 2012
Is the answer sheet to be sought within existing regulations of the University?...more>>
September 24, 2012
Steps taken for implementation of Corrupt Public Servants (Forfeiture of Property) Bill and Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act ...more>>



Articles

What does the young India think about the RTI Act?
December 8, 2012
Excerpts from the essay by the law students - "Lacunae in the RTI Act, 2005"   more>>
Lacunae in the Right to Information Act, 2005
December 3, 2012
Excerpts of the essay by the winner of the contest   more>>
Additional remedy for RTI applicants under the Consumer Protection Act
November 15, 2012
Can an applicant filing an application under the RTI Act claim for damages under the CPA?   more>>

Comments

Political parties receive benefits from government
August 30, 2013
CIC is very much right on this judgement   more>>
It’s unfortunate to post that I was transferred in 2012 on complaint
August 29, 2013
I was posted in ACB, Delhi and it can be verified from the records of the CBI   more>>
Does the information about the approved plan pertain to a third party?
August 28, 2013
I had purchased an apartment in a building and asked the builder for the plan   more>>