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CIC: Standard assessment form for recognition of MBBS seats submitted by the Medical College ought to be disclosed; NMC to upload infrastructure, faculty & other related information in the form of the assessment reports on its official website, nmc.org.in

Mr Halder, who is not the Appellant or the authorised representative, did not make any specific submission about his appeal but spoke extensively about the role of CIC - Respondent: Information sought is not available on record - CIC: Response appropriate

Information about the result for a post code which was not visible on SSC portal - CIC: PIO ought to provide the information if available or inform unavailability instead of evasively stating that the ‘information cannot be provided’; Amounts to denial

CIC: Disclosure of name, designation, official address & official contact details (not father’s name) of serving public officials is not a personal information as it is directly relatable to their public functions; Falls within the mandate of Sec 4(1)(b)

CIC: Information pertaining to sanctioned, filled and vacant posts in MCD falls u/s 4(1) (b)(i) and (ii) of RTI Act; Is mandatorily required to be disclosed on a suo motu basis; Insistence on charging photocopying fees is not justified; Comply with Sec 4

CIC: Provide a due opportunity of being heard to the parties while adjudicating the First Appeal; Serving a copy of documents (including Complaint, Second Appeal and Written submissions) to the opposite party is a fundamental requirement for due process

Vijai Sharma and K V Chowdary appointed as CIC and CVC respectively

Is the Mysore Police Commissioner’s office coming up without plan approval?

No action taken against the illegal massage parlours or spas in Goa

Are there norms about the fee a school should charge and the facilities it offers?

There is only 1 primary health centre per 28 villages of UP

Services of all OSDs / Consultants terminated by Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai

Are the GST RETURNS liable to be disclosed under the RTI Act, 2005?

Degree of an individual is personal and does not warrant disclosure under the RTI Act

Inordinate delay in the hearing and disposal of second appeals

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Case Laws

May 30, 2025 Complaint u/s 18 for not providing certified copy of SC & ST Order (Amendment) Bill, 1976 (in Hindi and English both) - PIO: Hindi copy is not available in Legislative-I Section; English copy provided - CIC: No malafide denial of information...more>>	May 28, 2025 CIC: No reply to the RTI Application about Relinquishment Deed has been given; Respondent did not participate in the hearing despite being served the hearing notice in advance - CIC expressed severe displeasure on the conduct of the PIO and issued SCN...more>>

May 26, 2025 CIC: Appellant to submit documents to demonstrate that there is a maintenance case pending before the judicial Court; On receipt of the same, the ITO to provide the generic details of the income of Appellant’s estranged husband for the latest period...more>>	May 21, 2025 Respondent: ECGC issues cover to the Bank on account of various exporters; Hence, information cannot be shared being exempted u/s 8(1)(d) and (e) as it is a contract between ECGC Ltd and the respective Bank, which is fiduciary - CIC: Denial upheld...more>>

May 19, 2025 CIC: Even if the infirmities contained in the RTI queries is accepted, it is irksome to note that some of the Respondent’s argument are in excess of the mandate of the RTI Act; Where PIO relies on misuse of RTI Act, allegations to be supported with proof ...more>>	May 17, 2025 Information about power of attorney - CIC: Since the RTI application and first appeal have been filed by GDC Lawyers Chambers (an entity) and not by an individual, the CIC is not going into the merits and deems the instant appeal as not maintainable...more>>

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Articles

Delhi High Court directs Jamia Millia Islamia University to disclose PhD Thesis under the RTI Act December 21, 2024 Principles of academic openness and public interest laid holding that Phd Thesis is not exempt more>>
Disclosure of marks secured by the appellant and others in the District Court Clerical recruitment process November 12, 2024 High Court orders to provide marks scored by the third party in written test and interview more>>
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>>
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Comments

A few mails received from the readers of RTI Foundation of India are reproduced below: July 9, 2023 Readers are requested to communicate in Hindi or English only more>>
Different replies to the RTI Applications by different PIOs of the same public authority May 6, 2023 My RTI Application was transferred to field office and I received 20 different replies more>>
The PIO is expected to provide the information in the format which is available in the office April 9, 2023 Can I ask the PIO to send a bulk paper information to my email by making a PDF? more>>
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