Provide Clear, Cogent, Precise & Timely Response To RTI Applications, CIC Tells Department Of Justice [Read Order]
4 years, 5 months ago

Provide Clear, Cogent, Precise & Timely Response To RTI Applications, CIC Tells Department Of Justice [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Central Information Commission has instructed the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice to provide a clear, cogent and precise response to the RTI application.Venkatesh Nayak had filed an RTI seeking photocopy of the request sent by the Government of India to Chief Justices of High Courts for ensuring due consideration to be given to suitable candidates belonging to SCs,. The Central Information Commission has instructed the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice to provide a clear, cogent and precise response to the RTI application. Venkatesh Nayak had filed an RTI seeking photocopy of the request sent by the Government of India to Chief Justices of High Courts for ensuring due consideration to be given to suitable candidates belonging to SCs, STs, OBCs, Minorities and Women while sending proposals for appointment as Judges of those High Courts; photocopy of all replies received from Chief Justices, if any, till the date of RTI application. The Chief Information Commissioner Bimal Julka said: Keeping in view the facts of the case and the submissions made by the Appellant and in the light of the decisions cited above as also the provisions of the Act as per which a clear, cogent and timely response ought to be provided by the CPIO/ FAA, the Commission instructs the Respondent to FAA, D/o Justice, M/o Law and Justice to examine the RTI Application/ First Appeal and provide a clear, cogent and precise response to the Appellant within a period of 30 days from the date of receipt of this order depending upon the condition for containment of the Corona Virus Pandemic in the Country.

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For enforcing RTI, High Courts come under the jurisdiction of Central and not State Information Commission
1 day, 10 hours ago

For enforcing RTI, High Courts come under the jurisdiction of Central and not State Information Commission

The Hindu  

In a significant order, the Central Information Commission has ruled that all the High Courts, as public authorities under the Right to Information Act, 2005, will fall within the jurisdiction of the Central Information Commission and not the State Information Commission. Jurisdiction issue The CPIO went on to say that the Central Information Commission lacked jurisdiction in the matter and …

Resolution Applicant Whose Plan Was Rejected By CoC Can Participate In Freshly Issued Invitation For Expression Of Interest: NCLAT
4 days, 17 hours ago

Resolution Applicant Whose Plan Was Rejected By CoC Can Participate In Freshly Issued Invitation For Expression Of Interest: NCLAT

Live Law  

The NCLAT New Delhi Bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Barun Mitra has held that once resolution plan including revised plan submitted by the resolution applicant is disapproved by the CoC, a fresh plan can be submitted by the same resolution applicant in a freshly issued invitation to expression of interest. IA No.1891 of 2024 was filed by the …

After RTI Activist Flags Vacancies In Information Commissions, Supreme Court Seeks Data From Centre & States On CIC/SICs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

After RTI Activist Flags Vacancies In Information Commissions, Supreme Court Seeks Data From Centre & States On CIC/SICs

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today called on the Centre and states to furnish data regarding vacancies in Central/State Information Commissions as well as the proposed timelines for appointment of Information Commissioners thereto.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan passed the order in a PIL raising the issue of large number of vacancies in information commissions set up under the …

6,845 RTI applications and appeals pending with State Information Commission
2 months ago

6,845 RTI applications and appeals pending with State Information Commission

New Indian Express  

THRISSUR : Introduced in 2005 to ensure transparency in governance, the Right to Information Act is considered a powerful tool against corruption, empowering ordinary citizens to question those in power about their actions. According to data, as of August 9, a total of 6,845 RTI applications, including newly filed applications and appeals, are pending in the office of the State …

"Improper": Kerala High Court Pulls Up State Public Service Commission For Destroying Records During Pendency Of RTI Application
5 months, 2 weeks ago

"Improper": Kerala High Court Pulls Up State Public Service Commission For Destroying Records During Pendency Of RTI Application

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court stated that the Kerala Public Service Commission has the power to destroy records in accordance with the Office Manual prescribing record preservation procedures and Rules made under the Kerala Destruction of Records Act. If in such event it is brought to the notice of the State Information Commission that during the pendency of an application for …

RTI Act | Should Documents Available In First Appeal Records Be Necessarily Filed At The Time Of Second Appeal? Supreme Court To Consider
5 months, 4 weeks ago

RTI Act | Should Documents Available In First Appeal Records Be Necessarily Filed At The Time Of Second Appeal? Supreme Court To Consider

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice on a public interest litigation raising the issue as to whether documents available in records of the first appeal under Right to Information Act ought to be called again at the time of second appeal.The order was passed by a bench of CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala, Manoj Misra, after hearing counsel …

Supreme Court Seeks Virtual Assistance Of NCDRC President In Plea Seeking Enhanced E-filing Procedure At Consumer Fora
6 months ago

Supreme Court Seeks Virtual Assistance Of NCDRC President In Plea Seeking Enhanced E-filing Procedure At Consumer Fora

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice in a petition seeking efficient E-filing facilities at the National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission and State Commissions. The Court also requested NCDRC President, Justice AP Sahi to assist the Court through online presence on the next hearing.The counsel for the petitioner stated that it is a mandatory requirement to. The Court also requested …

CIC upholds decision of Rashtrapati Bhavan on RTI query
6 months, 3 weeks ago

CIC upholds decision of Rashtrapati Bhavan on RTI query

The Hindu  

The Central Information Commission has upheld the Rashtrapati Bhavan’s response to a Right to Information Act query on the number of times former President Ram Nath Kovind returned any decision taken by the Prime Minister/Union Council of Ministers for reconsideration. In his first appeal before the First Appellate Authority he wanted to know whether the reply meant that the former …

Madras High Court Asks CIC To Conduct Fresh Inquiry Into Alleged Non-Disclosure Of Information Regarding Govt Action During COVID Pandemic
7 months, 1 week ago

Madras High Court Asks CIC To Conduct Fresh Inquiry Into Alleged Non-Disclosure Of Information Regarding Govt Action During COVID Pandemic

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has directed the Chief Information Commissioner to conduct a fresh inquiry into alleged non-disclosure of information pertaining to the actions taken by the Central Government during the COVID pandemic, including the actions taken, treatment given etc. In the order made on 7th December 2023, the copy of which was uploaded today, Justice PD Audikesavalu noted that …

Right To Information Act will become a dead letter if...: Supreme Court to Centre
1 year, 2 months ago

Right To Information Act will become a dead letter if...: Supreme Court to Centre

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre and state governments to fill vacancies in Information Commissions across the country, saying that if the posts were not filled then the whole purpose of the Right To Information Act would be defeated and the Act would become a "dead letter". "The failure of the state governments to fill the posts of …

MCA Refuses To Disclose In RTI The List Of Candidates Recommended By Selection Committee For Post Of NCLT Members
1 year, 3 months ago

MCA Refuses To Disclose In RTI The List Of Candidates Recommended By Selection Committee For Post Of NCLT Members

Live Law  

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, has declined to disclose under the ‘Right to Information Act, 2005’ the list of candidates recommended by Selection Committee, headed by Chief Justice of India, for the post of Judicial Member and Technical Member in the National Company Law Tribunal, as against vacancy circular dated 12.07.2022. The Advocate requested the MCA to …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Issues Directions To RTI Authorities Amid Rise In Cryptic, Non-Speaking Orders
1 year, 4 months ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Issues Directions To RTI Authorities Amid Rise In Cryptic, Non-Speaking Orders

Live Law  

In a significant ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court recently held that authorities including the Appellate Authorities under the Right to Information Act have been passing “cryptic and non-speaking orders” in violation of the judgements of the Supreme Court, High Courts and mandate of the RTI Act.Justice Vikas Bahl thus directed authorities handling appeals under the Right. In a …

Telangana HC seeks details on govt steps to appoint information officers
1 year, 6 months ago

Telangana HC seeks details on govt steps to appoint information officers

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday asked the state government to furnish details on steps it has taken to appoint a chief information commissioner and information commissioners to the TS Information Commission, as directed under the RTI Act of 2005. The division bench of the High Court, comprising Chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice N. Tukaramji, was dealing with …

RTI Act | Public Information Officer Cannot Challenge Appellate Authority's Order Directing It To Disclose Information: Karnataka High Court
1 year, 8 months ago

RTI Act | Public Information Officer Cannot Challenge Appellate Authority's Order Directing It To Disclose Information: Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has made it clear that under the Right to Information Act, a Public information Officer has no authority to prefer an appeal against an order passed by the Appellate Authority, directing him to furnish information to an applicant under the Act. A single judge bench of Justice N S Sanjay Gowda has said, “There is no …

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Response On Pleas Seeking Information Relating To Collegium Recommendations Under RTI Act
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Response On Pleas Seeking Information Relating To Collegium Recommendations Under RTI Act

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought response of the Union of India on pleas seeking information in respect of recommendations of the Supreme Court Collegium under Right to Information Act, 2005.Calling it an “important matter”, Justice Prathiba M Singh asked Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma to seek appropriate instructions and file an affidavit as the RTI applications relate. The …

[RTI Act] Second Appeal By PIO Maintainable Even If He Did Not File First Appeal U/S 19(1): Karnataka High Court
1 year, 9 months ago

[RTI Act] Second Appeal By PIO Maintainable Even If He Did Not File First Appeal U/S 19(1): Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has set aside the order passed by the Karnataka State Information Commissioner dismissing the second appeal filed by Public Information Officer, on the ground that the petitioner being the PIO cannot maintain the second appeal under Section 19 of the Right to Information Act. The counsel for the petitioner had contended that the second appeal under …

RTI | Delhi High Court To Hear Pleas Seeking Copies Of Documents Relating To Collegium Recommendations On April 12
1 year, 10 months ago

RTI | Delhi High Court To Hear Pleas Seeking Copies Of Documents Relating To Collegium Recommendations On April 12

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court is set to consider the question as to whether information relating to recommendations made by Supreme Court Collegium can be disclosed under Right to Information Act, 2005.Justice Prathiba M Singh listed for hearing on April 12 a batch of three petitions seeking information in respect of Collegium recommendations. The Delhi High Court is set to consider …

Delhi High Court Upholds CIC Order Denying Information To Navy Commander On ACR Marks, Promotion Merit Lists
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi High Court Upholds CIC Order Denying Information To Navy Commander On ACR Marks, Promotion Merit Lists

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that information relating to Annual Confidential Reports and senior personnel of Indian Navy would not be liable to be disclosed under the Right to Information Act, 2005. Justice Prathiba M Singh upheld an order passed by Chief Information Commission rejecting an RTI application filed by a commander in the Indian Navy. Upholding the order …

Over 22,000 Second Appeals, Complaints Pending with CIC: Govt in Rajya Sabha
2 years ago

Over 22,000 Second Appeals, Complaints Pending with CIC: Govt in Rajya Sabha

News 18  

Over 22,000 second appeals and complaints were pending with the Central Information Commission as on December 5, 2022, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. Section 8 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 provides that it is not obligatory for public information officers to give any information to citizens which relates to personal information the disclosure of which has …

RTI Act: Delhi High Court Quashes CIC Order Asking MEA To Disclose Passport Details Of 'Estranged' Husband To Wife
2 years, 1 month ago

RTI Act: Delhi High Court Quashes CIC Order Asking MEA To Disclose Passport Details Of 'Estranged' Husband To Wife

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has set aside an order of the Central Information Commission by which the Ministry of External Affairs had been directed to disclose under the RTI Act the details relating to the passport and marriage certificate, address proof, ID proof and other related documents of an estranged husband to his wife. Justice Yashwant Varma said the the …

RTI portal to help people access information about Supreme Court operationalised
2 years, 1 month ago

RTI portal to help people access information about Supreme Court operationalised

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday launched its online Right to Information portal to help people access information about the Supreme Court. The announcement about the RTI portal, through which people can file applications, was made by Chief Justice of India D.Y. The SC has already made strides in the “open court” system by embracing video conferencing and commencing the live …

India is losing its cherished right to know
2 years, 1 month ago

India is losing its cherished right to know

The Hindu  

The most vital mandate of the Central Information Commission, the apex body under India’s transparency regime, is to decide whether certain information sought by a citizen ought to be disclosed or not. Until the 2019 amendment to the RTI Act, Information Commissioners appointed to the CIC were equal in status to the Chief Election Commissioner, and that of a Supreme …

RTI filing will be paperless, completely online soon, says SC
2 years, 1 month ago

RTI filing will be paperless, completely online soon, says SC

India Today  

The much-awaited online portal for filing Right To Information applications to help people access information about the Supreme Court is totally paperless and is ready to be launched soon. According to officials, the portal will be completely paperless and information pertaining to requests as well as responding to requests will be carried out online. Another feature which was added to …

‘CBI Exempt from RTI Act’: Kerala High Court Upholds Single-Judge Bench’s Order
2 years, 2 months ago

‘CBI Exempt from RTI Act’: Kerala High Court Upholds Single-Judge Bench’s Order

News 18  

Upholding the order of a single-judge bench, a division bench of the Kerala High Court held that the Central Bureau Investigation is not liable to furnish information under the Right to Information Act as it is included in the second schedule of the Act, which exempts security organisations established by the Central Government. The Assistant Solicitor General argued that orders …

Employee's Performance Is "Personal Information" Exempted U/S 8(1)(j) RTI Act: J&K&L High Court
2 years, 2 months ago

Employee's Performance Is "Personal Information" Exempted U/S 8(1)(j) RTI Act: J&K&L High Court

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on Saturday reiterated that the "performance of an employee or an officer in an organisation is primarily a matter between the employee and the employer and falls within the meaning of personal information." While the Public Information Officer of KVS on 1 March 2014 declined to provide the information on the ground …

Data | Unfilled vacancies, stagnant workforce delay RTI replies and appeals
2 years, 2 months ago

Data | Unfilled vacancies, stagnant workforce delay RTI replies and appeals

The Hindu  

Data show that the number of information officers and first appellate authorities in the Central government has remained stagnant in the last few years. A report released in October by the Satark Nagrik Sangathan, titled ‘Report Card on the Performance of Information Commissions in India, 2021-22’, states that the number of appeals and complaints pending before the Central and State …

Whether Govt Aided Educational Institutions Run By Societies Are Subject To RTI Act? Karnataka HC Asks State Information Commission To Decide
2 years, 4 months ago

Whether Govt Aided Educational Institutions Run By Societies Are Subject To RTI Act? Karnataka HC Asks State Information Commission To Decide

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has directed the State Information Commission to decide whether societies and educational institutions run by the societies are subject to Right to Information Act, 2005. The Court was hearing a couple of writ petitions filed by Maland Technical Education Society, seeking to set aside the State Commission's order passed in 2014 which had brought the petitioner …

Kerala State Information Commission has backlog of over 5,000 petitions, reveals RTI query
2 years, 4 months ago

Kerala State Information Commission has backlog of over 5,000 petitions, reveals RTI query

The Hindu  

About 5,280 appeal petitions are pending before the State Information Commission, as per an official reply to information sought under the Right to Information Act for the period between January 1, 2010 and May 31, 2022. The appeals are filed in the Central and State Information Commissions, which act as transparency watchdogs under the Right to Information Act 2005, when …

RTI Plea Seeking Details Of Supreme Court Collegium's December 2018 Meeting Rejected By CIC
3 years ago

RTI Plea Seeking Details Of Supreme Court Collegium's December 2018 Meeting Rejected By CIC

Live Law  

The Central Information Commission in a recent decision upheld an order of the First Appellate Authority under the Right to Information Act denying information sought regarding the decisions taken by the Supreme Court Collegium in a meeting held on December 12, 2018. Importantly, activist Anjali Bhardwaj had filed an RTI Application seeking information about SC's Collegium meet on December 12, …

CIC dismisses RTI appeal for disclosure of reports by SBI on poll bonds
3 years ago

CIC dismisses RTI appeal for disclosure of reports by SBI on poll bonds

The Hindu  

The Central Information Commission has dismissed an appeal seeking disclosure of reports submitted by the State Bank of India to the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India regarding sale and encashment of electoral bonds in 2018 which are withheld by the SBI on grounds of personal information held in fiduciary capacity. The case pertains to an RTI application filed …

Over 32,000 RTI appeals pending with Central Information Commission: Govt.
3 years ago

Over 32,000 RTI appeals pending with Central Information Commission: Govt.

The Hindu  

More than 32,000 RTI appeals are pending with the Central Information Commission, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. In a written reply, Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said there was a pendency of 35,178 and 38,116 RTI appeals during 2019-20 and 2020-21, respectively. Mr. Singh said the government has taken several steps like capacity building through training …

RTI : Supreme Court Directs States To File Status Reports On Vacancies & Pendency In State Information Commissions
3 years, 4 months ago

RTI : Supreme Court Directs States To File Status Reports On Vacancies & Pendency In State Information Commissions

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the States to file status reports indicating the vacancy positions and pendency of appeals in the State Information Commissions.A bench comprising Justices S Abdul Nazeer and Krishna Murari issued the direction in an application filed by RTI activist Anjali Bhardwaj seeking compliance on the part of the states with respect to the the directions …

CIC Stays RBI Order Directing Bank To Disclose RTI Information On NPAs & Top Defaulters
3 years, 6 months ago

CIC Stays RBI Order Directing Bank To Disclose RTI Information On NPAs & Top Defaulters

Live Law  

The Central Information Commission has stayed the order of the First Appellate Authority of the Reserve Bank of India which had directed the disclosure of information on non-performing assets and top defaulters of the Saraswat Co-operative Bank Limited. The RBI's FAA issued the direction to the bank in an RTI application filed by former Commissioner Shailesh Gandhi, seeking information on …

SC Seeks Status Report on Vacancies in Central, State Info Panels
3 years, 6 months ago

SC Seeks Status Report on Vacancies in Central, State Info Panels

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre and state governments to file the latest status report on the filling up of vacancies in the Central Information Commission and the State Information Commissions. A bench of Justices S. Abdul Nazeer and Krishna Murari gave four weeks to the Centre and state governments to file the latest status report in the …

Consider Taking Up RTI Cases On COVID-19 Issues For At Least 3-4 Hours Every Day: Madras High Court Tells Information Commission
3 years, 8 months ago

Consider Taking Up RTI Cases On COVID-19 Issues For At Least 3-4 Hours Every Day: Madras High Court Tells Information Commission

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Wednesday asked the Central and State Information Commissions to consider a representation made by journalist Saurav Das for expeditious disposal of RTI cases pertaining to Covid-related issues. A Division Bench comprising of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy observed, "It may do well for the State and the Centre to consider whether, particularly …

Supreme Court Modifies Its Direction On Constitution Of Search Cum Selection Committee For Appointment Of Tribunal Members
3 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Modifies Its Direction On Constitution Of Search Cum Selection Committee For Appointment Of Tribunal Members

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has modified a direction issued by it in the matter of constitution of Search-cum-Selection Committee for appointment of members of the tribunals.The bench comprising Justices L. Nageswara Rao, Hemant Gupta and S. Ravindra Bhat allowed Centre's request to modify a direction issued in Madras Bar Association v. Union of India by substituting the. The Supreme Court has …

‘Ill-treated’ RTI applicant to file writ petition against SIC
3 years, 11 months ago

‘Ill-treated’ RTI applicant to file writ petition against SIC

Deccan Chronicle  

JAGTIAL: Secretary of Council for Citizens Rights Tummanapelly Jaya Prakash has alleged that in violation of the provisions under Right to Information Act, the State Information Commission behaved in a negligent manner when a disabled applicant sought information. Prakash, a resident of Ailapur village in Kuratla mandal sought details of land records in the tahsildar’s office Korutla in September, 2018 …

Disclosure Of Interest In Information Being Sought Under RTI Act Necessary To Establish Applicant's Bonafide: Delhi High Court
3 years, 11 months ago

Disclosure Of Interest In Information Being Sought Under RTI Act Necessary To Establish Applicant's Bonafide: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday observed that whenever information is sought under the 'Right To Information Act, 2005', the disclosure of applicant's interest in the information being sought would be necessary to establish his/her bonafides. The Bench of Justice Prathiba M. Singh specifically observed, "This Court is of the opinion that whenever information is sought under the RTI Act, …

Delhi HC Stays CIC Orders to Disclose Details of Release, Utilisation of MPLADS Fund
4 years ago

Delhi HC Stays CIC Orders to Disclose Details of Release, Utilisation of MPLADS Fund

News 18  

The Delhi High Court Tuesday stayed two CIC orders directing the Centre to disclose on its website the "MP-wise, constituency-wise and work-wise details, with names of beneficiaries" of works undertaken under the MPLAD scheme. Justice Navin Chawla put on hold the two orders by the Central Information Commission on two separate pleas moved by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme …

CIC Dismisses Appeal Against Non-Disclosure Of Information Sought From SC Regarding 38 Petitions In Aadhaar Case
4 years, 1 month ago

CIC Dismisses Appeal Against Non-Disclosure Of Information Sought From SC Regarding 38 Petitions In Aadhaar Case

Live Law  

The Central Information Commission has dismissed an appeal filed by an RTI Applicant against non-disclosure of the information sought about the decisions taken in 38 petitions disposed by the Supreme Court in Aadhaar judgment.The Commission said that the judgment titled Justice K. S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India comprises of collective decision for the entire batch of 38 petitions,. The …

Congress alleges violations in Central Information Commission selection
4 years, 2 months ago

Congress alleges violations in Central Information Commission selection

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, gave a dissent note earlier this month over the process of selection in the Central Information Commission, alleging that the government violated Supreme Court guidelines in the appointment process, people familiar with the matter said. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury questioned the inclusion of journalist Uday Mahurkar in the list of …

Paralysis In Hearing Of RTI Appeals Without Chiefs & With Increasing Vacancies
4 years, 2 months ago

Paralysis In Hearing Of RTI Appeals Without Chiefs & With Increasing Vacancies

Live Law  

The Right to Information Act has completed its 15 years of truncated existence on 12th October 2020, with several empty Commissions, especially Commissions without 'heads', resulting in high increase in pending appeals and extending period of delay in delivery of decisions. When I was in CIC as one of the ten Commissioners, I had the experience of facing lack of …

Govt denies info on Chief Information Commissioner applicants
4 years, 2 months ago

Govt denies info on Chief Information Commissioner applicants

The Hindu  

The Department of Personnel and Training has received 139 applications for the post of Chief Information Commissioner, which has been vacant for almost two months. However, it has denied a Right to Information request seeking further details about the candidates, the search committee members and the short-listing criteria, despite a Supreme Court order directing the government to make such information …

"We Want To Know If The Petitioner Was Singled Out" Bombay HC Seeks I&B Ministry's Reply In RTI Activist Saket Gokhale's Plea Alleging Ministry Displayed Personal Details On Website [Read Petition]
4 years, 2 months ago

"We Want To Know If The Petitioner Was Singled Out" Bombay HC Seeks I&B Ministry's Reply In RTI Activist Saket Gokhale's Plea Alleging Ministry Displayed Personal Details On Website [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court while hearing a writ petition filed by activist Saket Gokhale directed the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to clarify whether personal details of other RTI applicants are displayed on the Ministry's website or the petitioner was singled out, as his details were displayed on the website which led to harassment, the petitioner claims. On November …

Public Information Officers Who Mechanically Reject RTI Applications Should Be Shown The Doors, Says Madras HC [Read Order]
4 years, 4 months ago

Public Information Officers Who Mechanically Reject RTI Applications Should Be Shown The Doors, Says Madras HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

Public Information Officers who mechanically reject the RTI Applications should be shown the doors as they are unfit to hold the said post, said the Madras High Court recently.Justice S. Vaidyanathan observed thus while dismissing a writ petition filed by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission which sought to quash an order passed by Tamil Nadu Information Commission directing it to …

SC seeks response from UP govt regarding appointment of teaching staff in minority aided institutions
4 years, 4 months ago

SC seeks response from UP govt regarding appointment of teaching staff in minority aided institutions

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court has sought a response from the government of Uttar Pradesh on a plea challenging orders amending the state law regarding the appointment of teaching staff in minority aided institutions. The Bench has also refused to stay the Allahabad High Court order, saying “The prayer for interim relief to stay the judgment dated April 22, 2020, is rejected.” …

KPSC Candidates Can Seek Own Evaluated Answer Scripts Under RTI : Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]
4 years, 4 months ago

KPSC Candidates Can Seek Own Evaluated Answer Scripts Under RTI : Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has held that a candidate who has appeared for examination conducted by a public service commission can seek for copies of his own evaluated answer scripts, along with the marks allotted to each question under the Right to Information Act. Justice Suraj Govindaraj while partly allowing the petition filed by Karnataka Public Service Commission challenging the …

Delhi HC Stays CIC Order Which Had Allowed A Wife To Get The Details Of Her Husband From The Passport Office Under RTI [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

Delhi HC Stays CIC Order Which Had Allowed A Wife To Get The Details Of Her Husband From The Passport Office Under RTI [Read Order]

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has stayed the order passed by the Central Information Commission wherein the Central Public Information Officer of the Passport Office was directed to divulge the information about a man under an RTI application filed by his wife. The order has come in a writ petition moved by the Ministry of External Affairs against the order dated 15/05/20 …

Delhi HC Allows SG To File Reply In Plea Challenging The Denial of Information on PM CARES Fund Under The RTI Act
4 years, 6 months ago

Delhi HC Allows SG To File Reply In Plea Challenging The Denial of Information on PM CARES Fund Under The RTI Act

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has allowed Solicitor General to file Centre's reply in a plea challenging the decision of the Central Public Information Officer, Prime Minister's Office wherein the RTI application seeking documents related to the PM CARES Fund was denied. Petitioner sought reply from the CPIO of Prime Minister's Office who had denied to provide information on PM CARES Fund …

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