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


Information regarding bidders for SBI - CIC: Appellant has been provided with the available information; CPIO has also explained the unviability of the information related to the remaining bidders during the hearing, which leaves no scope of intervention     Right to Information Act 2005    Information about Directors & Deans in Raksha Shakti University and Rashtriya Raksha University - CIC: Information available on record has been provided; A lot of information is already available in public domain; No further intervention necessary     Right to Information Act 2005    Information about BPCL Petro Cards - CIC: U/s 19(8)(a)(iii), BPCL adviced to publish relevant information regarding upgradation of the IT platform from New Loyalty Program to Advanced Loyalty program on their website to ensure wider dissemination of info     Right to Information Act 2005    Appellant: Document on the basis of which the Competition Commission arrived at a conclusion was not provided - PIO: Inspection of records was offered - CIC: Appellant is at liberty to avail inspection of records as earlier offered on a convenient date     Right to Information Act 2005    Information about Grievance Petition submitted to PMO and steps taken by DARPG to address the issue as per CPGRAMS norms - PIO: Grievance has been closed by AICTE; Name, designation of concerned person is available on portal - CIC: No further intervention     Right to Information Act 2005    Appellant: Copy of passport renewal application of my wife is not exempt u/s 8 (1) (j) as marriage is presently valid; Apprehension that false information regarding marital status has been indicated - CIC: Personal information of a third party is exempt     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    Chief Information Commissioner has powers to frame Regulations for the constitution of Benches under RTI     Right to Information Act 2005    Chief Information Commissioner has powers to frame Regulations tfor constitution of Benches     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   
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Case Laws

July 20, 2016
An Ex-Commandant of CISF sought information regarding action taken against lapses of officials of NALCO leading to a naxalite attack - CIC applauded the appellant & directed to send a copy of the order to the Secretary, Ministry of Mines & CMD, NALCO ...more>>
July 19, 2016
Information regarding withdrawal after the theft of appellant’s ATM card - PIO: SMS alerts have been successfully delivered on the appellant’s mobile number - CIC: Remind the ICICI Bank to provide the video clipping relating to transactions from their ATM...more>>



July 18, 2016
Appellant: Private security agencies are required to obtain licence from police authorities - SBI: “caretaker” are engaged for providing security at ATM booths & not “security guards” - CIC: Provide the terms and conditions of empanelment of caretaker...more>>
July 17, 2016
PIO: A survey conducted by the bank had revealed that the Appellant had sold his land and hence, his loan application was rejected - He raised this grievance before the Banking Ombudsman and his case was rejected - CIC: Appeal dismissed...more>>



July 16, 2016
Waiver plans of Delhi Government in respect of water bills - CIC directed the President/Hans Bhawan Friends CGHS Ltd to inform what exactly are the dues to be paid by the appellant for water consumption and how much they have collected from the members ...more>>
July 15, 2016
Information regarding various loans sanctioned by the bank, certain rules & regulations of the bank as well as on some service matters concerning the Appellant - CIC: Provide a certified copy of the rules governing sabbatical and sick leave of employees...more>>