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CIC: Marks obtained by candidates in recruitment process to public posts can be disclosed under RTI Act and disclosure of the same will not amount to violation of candidates' privacy; Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board asked to provide information     Right to Information Act 2005    ‘Internal Report’ submitted by the Information Commissioner regarding outsourced staff was denied u/s 8(1)(d) - CIC: Report contains allegations leveled against the vendor and counter allegations; No grounds stated to challenge the denial of information     Right to Information Act 2005    Former Manager of the Bank sought information about his leave - CIC: PIO has provided available information - Respondent: Information pertaining to the year 2012 to 2014 is not available as per their record retention policy - CIC: No scope of intervention     Right to Information Act 2005    Details of payment made by SEBI to Rigved Technologies Private Ltd for a Tender - Respondent: Information relates to commercial confidence of a third party; A sub-contractor is putting forth a commercial dispute to the RTI forum - CIC: Denial upheld     Right to Information Act 2005    Information regarding a copy of the locker agreement in Hindi language - When enquired by the CIC, PIO informed that the copy of agreement is in English only - CIC: For the convenience of general public, furnish a translated copy of the agreement in Hindi     Right to Information Act 2005    Civil Assistant Surgeon with Rao Tula Ram Hospital had a grievance regarding non-implementation of CAT order directing regularization of adhoc employees - CIC: Respondent to intimate the broad outcome of complaint to the Appellant as per available records     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    Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 release by MeitY for public consultation     Right to Information Act 2005    Delhi High Court directs Jamia Millia Islamia University to disclose PhD Thesis under the RTI Act     Right to Information Act 2005    Disclosure of marks secured by the appellant and others in the District Court Clerical recruitment process     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 24, 2025
CIC Conduct of the PIO shows that RTI application has been replied casually; His representative was not acquainted with the facts of the case and appeared before the CIC; PIO to take all steps u/s 5(4) to procure the available information as sought for ...more>>
January 21, 2025
CPIO is strictly directed to send a proper written submission justifying the invocation of Section 8(1)(d) of the RTI Act in the matter as well as a proper explanation for deputing an officer to represent the case who was not even acquainted with the fact...more>>



January 18, 2025
Appellant: Main gate entry details was not offered for inspection; hence, he did not go for inspection of the record - Respondent: Inspection was offered which was not availed till the date of hearing without disclosing the reasons - CIC: Reply upheld ...more>>
January 16, 2025
Information on the Under Trial Prisoners like those who have spent more than 50% of their punishment period - Part data provided, some refused while the rest was not maintained - CIC: PIO can only provide information which is readily available in records...more>>



January 13, 2025
Has any Doctor of GDMO, Specialist or Teaching cadre working in Hospitals or any Health facility of Delhi government been granted 3 years of study leave? - CIC: Appellant may approach the concerned department/Hospitals to obtain the information...more>>
January 9, 2025
Registration documents - Respondent: Inspection of records was offered, but the Appellant did not appear - Appellant: Concerned official was not available to show the files - CIC: Provide complete point-wise information as per the available documents...more>>



Articles

Transparency is a pathway to better Elections and stronger Democracy
November 3, 2024
Transparency enhances electoral integrity and boosts voter engagement leading to healthier democracy   more>>
RTI portal – Supreme Court issues contempt notice to the States and UTs
October 5, 2024
Establishing Online RTI portals across the country would lead to increased transparency   more>>
Reasons for seeking certified copies is not inconsistent with the provisions of RTI Act
September 21, 2024
RTI Act cannot be resorted to for obtaining information if an alternate mechanism exists   more>>

Comments

लोगो का हक है कि वह आरटीआई अपनी मातृभाषा में कर सके
February 19, 2024
Should RTI application be replied in Punjabi and Urdu in the state of Delhi?   more>>
Can the PIO send the information requested under RTI by Ordinary Post?
December 1, 2023
It is advisable to send the information by Speed Post or Registered Post   more>>
It is not uncommon for a public authority to receive a pseudonymous RTI application
October 22, 2023
If RTI application is on a common issue, consider posting such information on the website   more>>