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


Appellant: Incorrect that information has already been published on website as no headings corresponding to 4(1)(b)(iii), (iv), (v), (vi) and others; First appeals disposed off mechanically without application of mind - CIC: Appropriate response provided     Right to Information Act 2005    FAA: The information of CPIO, Base hospital is not available on RTI portal - CIC: Complaint identical to those in the appeals disposed of on 08.01.2024; The issues having attained finality, there is no public interest in further prolonging the matter     Right to Information Act 2005    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    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

August 17, 2012
Addressing manner of investigation done by the income tax authorities using RTI...more>>
August 17, 2012
RTI application seeking history of medical treatment of spouse...more>>



August 17, 2012
Disclosure of development control provisions applicable to the SEZs under RTI...more>>
August 16, 2012
Seeking voluminous information through a single RTI application ...more>>



August 16, 2012
Fulfilling responsibilities under the RTI Act during the absence of the PIO...more>>
August 16, 2012
RTI application seeking copies of the statements recorded and documents collected ...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

CRPF is exempt from providing information under section 24
August 10, 2013
General information should be provided to the citizens   more>>
Procedure involved for registering claim in CRB Mutual Fund
August 9, 2013
Delhi High Court has appointed a committee headed by Sri S K Tandon   more>>
Was any special action initiated by municipal authorities?
August 9, 2013
After obtaining information it is important to know how it is followed   more>>