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


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

November 30, 2011
Are complaints exempt from disclosure under section 8(1)(h)?...more>>
November 28, 2011
The disclosure of the ACRs of third party...more>>



November 28, 2011
Voluminous information...more>>
November 27, 2011
Scrutiny of loan application...more>>



November 25, 2011
Governor's report to President covered under RTI...more>>
November 24, 2011
Disclosure of the Income Tax return...more>>



Articles

Regulation 21 of Consumer Protection Regulation does not prohibit grant of records to RTI Applicants
August 26, 2024
Seeking documents before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission under RTI Act   more>>
RTI applicant can seek compensation if a loss or detriment is suffered due to delay
August 7, 2024
Analysis of the cases where compensation has been granted under the RTI Act to the applicants   more>>
Delhi HC orders removal of news articles and social media posts against a businessman on X
July 31, 2024
A look at the “Right to be Forgotten” and comparing it with the “Right to Information”   more>>

Comments

Does it matter to have a valid home address to file RTI application and receive responses?
September 7, 2024
What can a government department do if they doubt the RTI applicant’s Identity?   more>>
Who reigns supreme among The RTI Act, 2005 and the Consumer Protection Act?
August 25, 2024
Exploring the Intersection of Transparency and Consumer Rights (CPA and RTI)   more>>
The details given about the disclosure of the tender are very much useful
August 1, 2024
Copy of the comparative statement of the tenderers after the finalization of tender   more>>