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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     Right to Information Act 2005    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     Right to Information Act 2005    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     Right to Information Act 2005    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     Right to Information Act 2005    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     Right to Information Act 2005    List of examination center in Maharashtra for NTA NET was denied claiming that the information is not available in the form desired by the applicant - CIC: No relief as reply citing     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 1, 2012
Can the RTI Act be invoked for getting a LIC policy back with interest?...more>> 		December 31, 2011
Action taken for reinstatement of the dismissed employee...more>>
December 30, 2011
Disclosure of Income tax return in a dowry case...more>> 		December 30, 2011
Reasons for delay in filing the Charge sheet...more>>
December 29, 2011
Duration and type of leave availed a government servant to be disclosed...more>> 		December 29, 2011
Verification of allegations against Intelligence Bureau...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

Extensive and important analysis of the disposal of the appeals
September 16, 2012 The SC order would add to more piling of appeals   more>>
Many concerned citizens in India feel sad and demoralized
September 7, 2012 Educated people should give a lead   more>>
I read a news item published in TIMES OF INDIA, INDORE dated 05 September,2012
September 6, 2012 All the best wishes in your endeavour   more>>