RTI Application Not To Be Rejected Merely For Not Annexing Proof Of Citizenship: CIC

The Central Information Commission has observed that an RTI application cannot be rejected merely for not annexing proof of identity of the applicant.The authority can demand such proof only in rarest of rare case in which there is doubt about the citizenship status of the applicant, the Commission observed.R K Malik, had filed an RTI application before Central Public Information. The Central Information Commission has observed that an RTI application cannot be rejected merely for not annexing proof of identity of the applicant. The authority can demand such proof only in rarest of rare case in which there is doubt about the citizenship status of the applicant, the Commission observed. Directing the authority to provide information as sought for, the commission further observed: A strict warning is also issued to the concerned CPIO, Engineer in Chief office, for such blatant violation of the RTI Act.