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


Alleged wrong degree certificate by BIT Mesra University - CIC strongly advises the PIO to follow up on the correspondence and facilitate proper redressal of the grievance as it seemingly affects the welfare of similarly placed community of students     Right to Information Act 2005    Matter of cruelty to cattle at BHEL - CIC: No reply has been provided till date which is a violation of the timeframe stipulated under RTI Act - Smt Prachi Jain, CPIO & Assistant Secretary to show cause explaining why penal action should not be initiated     Right to Information Act 2005    Information relating to India Non-Judicial stamp paper - CIC: The RTI Application and First Appeal are filed by separate individuals; Since the channel of First Appeal has not been properly exhausted by the Appellant, the second appeal is not maintainable     Right to Information Act 2005    Legal basis for constituting a selection committee for shortlisting applicant for CIC; Records evidencing that the Cabinet Secretary exercised his mind to find that Ms. Amita Pandove possessed all the qualifications - CIC: Appropriate response provided     Right to Information Act 2005    CIC: Testing procedure followed for testing of certain parameters of a Polymer (Flocculant) procured by Security Paper Mill through public tender is a matter of public interest; Not a core activity and does not affect security interests in any manner     Right to Information Act 2005    Certified copy of entire pages of correspondence & noting side of the file by which a particular order was issued - Respondent: Information regarding transfer of other employees has no relationship to any public activity or interest - CIC: Denial upheld     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

July 9, 2012
Should the names of unsuccessful candidates be disclosed under RTI?...more>>
July 8, 2012
Seeking time period of retention of Income Tax Return filed by an assessee under RTI...more>>



July 8, 2012
Information relating to the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme ...more>>
July 8, 2012
Disclosure of sanctioned strength of assistants in LIC under RTI...more>>



July 8, 2012
Using RTI to get a copy of the death certificate...more>>
July 8, 2012
Western Union Money Transfer Services under the RTI Act...more>>



Articles

What are the differing views regarding the amendement to the RTI Act?
July 1, 2013
A compilation of the views of the appearing in the media   more>>
Proposed amendment in the Maharashtra (Appeal Procedure) Rules
June 17, 2013
Should a common set of RTI rules be adopted for the whole country?   more>>
Aruna Roy no longer a part of the National Advisory Council
June 3, 2013
Would her leaving NAC have a significant impact on the RTI movement?   more>>

Comments

RTI Act is being misused by certain individuals to settle personal score
July 4, 2013
There must be penal provision in the RTI Act to discipline such persons   more>>
Disciplinary proceedings take years to complete
June 28, 2013
The disciplinary authority does not dare to go against the department   more>>
Vodaone forced to compensate a 70 year old veteran
June 28, 2013
Bhagvanji Raiyani is a veteran who is widely-known for fighting PILs for various causes.   more>>