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 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    Information about a dormant Bank account - CIC: The second appeal filed by the appellant was time-barred & in absence of any application for condonation of delay in filing the second appeal, after a lapse of almost two years, the same is not maintainable     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

January 5, 2014
Information related to electricity charges paid by DGM, BSNL and recovery made - PIO provided the information - Appellant: information given by the respondent is incorrect - CIC: permit the appellant to inspect the relevant records...more>>
January 4, 2014
After 7 days of receipt of application, it was marked to the Accountant to provide the information - the PIO proceeded on maternity leave and no action was taken by the Accountant – CIC: penalty of 25,000/- imposed on accountant for a delay of 6 months...more>>



January 4, 2014
Information regarding unwanted SMSs on appellant’s mobile - information was provided & it was also clarified as to how subscribers can deactivate unwanted SMSs - Appellant: FAA did not decide his appeal - CIC: FAA should be cautious in future...more>>
January 4, 2014
Copy of inspection reports conducted by RBI were denied u/s 8(1)(a),(d) & (e) - PIO: it contains details about the customers; Delhi HC has directed the CIC to adjourn hearing in all such involving inspection reports - CIC: no action can be taken...more>>



January 3, 2014
Information regarding a property allotted under the Slum Dwellers Rehabilitation Scheme site was denied u/s 8(1)(j) & sec. 9 - CIC: take action as per section 11 and dispose the matter bearing in mind the submissions of the third party...more>>
January 3, 2014
Copy of the officers of doubtful integrity list was denied u/s 8(1)(h) & 8(1)(j) - PIO: information is related to third party(s), is personal in nature and no larger public purpose has been demonstrated by the appellant - CIC: appeal rejected...more>>