Deciding appeals under the RTI Act is a quasi judicial function - The FAA should see that justice is not only done but it should also appear to have been done - The expression "public interest" must be viewed in its strict sense with all its exceptions
21 Feb, 2019Share your comments with RTI Foundation of India.
CIC: The PIO to showcause why action should not be taken under the RTI Act for his misconduct & negligence - CIC instructed the MGM Medical College to convene periodic conferences to sensitize & educate the concerned officials about the RTI provisions
19 Feb, 2019Share your comments with RTI Foundation of India.
CIC perused the two RTI Applications written in the same hand writing filed by different individuals - CIC: This does not take away the gross violation of the RTI provisions by the PIO - CIC expressed severe displeasure & marked a copy of the order to FAA
16 Feb, 2019Share your comments with RTI Foundation of India.
Appellant: Denial of information u/s 8(1)(h) is rather bizarre as the case pertains to a period dating back 22 years - CIC: PIO mechanically invoked the exemption on the premise that de novo inquiries are pending against the Appellant; Inspection allowed
14 Feb, 2019Share your comments with RTI Foundation of India.
Cabinet Notes and materials related to Bills tabled in Parliament must be placed in public domain
11 Feb, 2019Share your comments with RTI Foundation of India.
Appellant sought copy of remarks, noting of concerned authorities on her 9 letters, copy of show-cause notice issued to her husband Lt. Col. Arun Gulati and copy of the said officer’s reply - CIC: The denial of information u/s 8(1)(j) is not appropriate
11 Feb, 2019Share your comments with RTI Foundation of India.
Copies of testimonials submitted by the candidates at the time of their appointments was denied under Section 8(1)(e) of the RTI Act - CIC: Mere allegation of corruption cannot imply larger public interest; No further intervention of the CIC is required
7 Feb, 2019Share your comments with RTI Foundation of India.
DOPT CIRCULAR 2020
DOPT CIRCULAR 2019
There can be no dispute that the human rights would include life and liberty
3 Feb, 2019RTI Citation : RTIFI/2019/CIC/1488
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