Central Information Commission pulls up RBI for non-disclosure of demonetisation records
6 years, 1 month ago

Central Information Commission pulls up RBI for non-disclosure of demonetisation records

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New Delhi: The Central Information Commission has pulled up the Reserve Bank of India for “perfunctory handling” of an RTI application seeking records of its board meetings where the issue of demonetisation was deliberated, and issued a show-cause notice to its Central Public Information Officer. Activist Venkatesh Nayak had sought records of all meetings of the RBI Central Board of Directors along with the papers, presentations or other documents placed before it, which led to the decision of demonetisation announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 8 November, 2016. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced on 8 November, 2016 that Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes, which constituted about 86 percent of total currency in circulation then, would cease to be legal tender. During the hearing, nearly 15 months after the RTI application was filed, the RBI’s representative accepted that the information “prima facie was wrongly denied”.

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Right To Information (RTI) Act: All India Annual Digest 2024
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Right To Information (RTI) Act: All India Annual Digest 2024

Live Law  

SUPREME COURT Section 12 – Validity of Central Information Commission Regulations, 2007 framed by the Chief Information Commissioner under Section 12 of the RTI Act – Powers of the CIC – Held, the use of the words “superintendence, direction and management” in Sections 12 of the RTI Act clearly provides the CIC an ambit of power wide enough to frame …

Marks Of Other Candidates In Public Examination Can Be Disclosed Under RTI In Public Interest: Supreme Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Marks Of Other Candidates In Public Examination Can Be Disclosed Under RTI In Public Interest: Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently upheld an order of the Bombay High Court, wherein it was observed that a request to disclose the marks obtained by other candidates in a public examination under the Right to Information Act, 2005, in the public interest, cannot be declined. Rejecting the same, the High Court held that marks obtained by the candidates in such …

Passport, Personal ID Details Can't Be Disclosed To Third Party Under RTI Act: Delhi High Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Passport, Personal ID Details Can't Be Disclosed To Third Party Under RTI Act: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has recently ruled that details about passport and personal identification documents cannot be disclosed to a third party under the Right to Information Act, 2005. Justice Sachin Datta referred to various judgments on the issue and said:“…disclosures which may be sought by a third party under the provisions of RTI act pertaining to passport or any …

RTI Act Not Applicable To CBI, Punjab & Haryana HC Rejects Former Income Tax Officer's Plea Seeking Info On Agency's 'Trap' Against Him
3 months, 4 weeks ago

RTI Act Not Applicable To CBI, Punjab & Haryana HC Rejects Former Income Tax Officer's Plea Seeking Info On Agency's 'Trap' Against Him

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected an Income Tax Officer's plea seeking information under the Right to information Act relating to Trap Proceeding conducted against him by the Central Bureau of Investigation.The Income Tax Officer was convicted in a corruption case and his appeal against the conviction is pending before the High Court. The Punjab and Haryana High …

Public Recruitment Marks Not 'Personal Information'; Must Be Disclosed Under RTI: Bombay HC
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Public Recruitment Marks Not 'Personal Information'; Must Be Disclosed Under RTI: Bombay HC

Live Law  

Bombay High Court: A Division Bench of Justices M.S. Sonak and Jitendra Jain held that marks obtained by candidates in public recruitment processes must be disclosed under the RTI Act. The court distinguished it from confidential examination details protected under Rule 13 of the Maharashtra District Courts Right to Information, 2009. Court's Reasoning Firstly, the judges noted that the selection …

SIC pulls up Feroke municipality for negligence in processing RTI files
4 months, 3 weeks ago

SIC pulls up Feroke municipality for negligence in processing RTI files

The Hindu  

A flash inspection carried out under the leadership of Kerala State Information Commissioners A. Abdul Hakkim and T.K. Ramakrishnan in the Feroke municipal office on Thursday revealed grave negligence and irregularities on the part of officials in handling applications submitted under the Right to Information Act. The Commissioners also disclosed receiving petitions about alleged efforts by some officials to intimidate …

"Improper": Kerala High Court Pulls Up State Public Service Commission For Destroying Records During Pendency Of RTI Application
8 months, 1 week 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 …

Can’t refuse information under RTI on grounds that it’s ‘bulky’, says Delhi High Court
11 months ago

Can’t refuse information under RTI on grounds that it’s ‘bulky’, says Delhi High Court

The Hindu  

The High Court has held that a public authority cannot deny information under the Right to Information Act on the grounds that the information sought is “bulky”. The court said that denying information on the grounds that the information sought by an individual is bulky “will amount to adding one more exemption under Section 8 of the RTI Act”. The …

Official not furnishing info sought via RTI Act, alleges petitioner in TN
1 year, 1 month ago

Official not furnishing info sought via RTI Act, alleges petitioner in TN

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: A public information officer, who was fined Rs 5,000 by the State Public Information Commissioner and asked to provide requested details to a petitioner, has failed to abide by the instruction even after months of passing the order. According to sources, M Sakthi, who was working as an executive engineer at the TANGEDCO office in Periyakulam, submitted an RTI …

Disclosure Would Endanger Life Of Judges: Bombay High Court Denies RTI Information On Structural Audit Report Of Its Building
1 year, 4 months ago

Disclosure Would Endanger Life Of Judges: Bombay High Court Denies RTI Information On Structural Audit Report Of Its Building

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court has refused to provide a report of its structural audit sought under the Right to Information Act citing danger to its judges. “…the disclosure of the same would endanger the life or physical safety of Hon'ble Judges and Officials of the Hon'ble Bombay High Court,” the reply stated. Environmentalist Zoru Bhathena said he had sought a …

Right To Information Act will become a dead letter if...: Supreme Court to Centre
1 year, 5 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 …

Explained | Has the Right to Information been weakened over the years?
1 year, 7 months ago

Explained | Has the Right to Information been weakened over the years?

The Hindu  

For 13 years, the Right to Information Act, 2005, helped citizens obtain information and data from the Government and State institutions that are not readily available in public domain. Amending the RTI Act Apart from allowing certain information to be kept secret for national security and sovereignty reasons, the RTI Act makes one exemption: it prohibits personal data disclosure of …

RTI Act | Public Information Officer Cannot Challenge Appellate Authority's Order Directing It To Disclose Information: Karnataka High Court
1 year, 11 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 …

PIO Can't Be Compelled To Furnish Information If RTI Application Doesn't Contain Particulars Of Information Sought: Karnataka High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

PIO Can't Be Compelled To Furnish Information If RTI Application Doesn't Contain Particulars Of Information Sought: Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has issued guidelines to be followed by the Karnataka State Information Commission while deciding on applications made before it under the Right to Information Act. Complainant HT Giriyappa had made an application under Section 6 of the Right to Information Act seeking certain information regarding encroachment of gunduthopu, tank bund, halla kharab in respect of Haluvagilu …

Exempted Organisations Can’t Be Asked To Disclose Outcome Of Complaint About Money Laundering, Hawala Transactions Under RTI Act: Delhi High Court
2 years, 2 months ago

Exempted Organisations Can’t Be Asked To Disclose Outcome Of Complaint About Money Laundering, Hawala Transactions Under RTI Act: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has ruled that an exempted intelligence or security organisation under the Right to Information Act, 2005, cannot be asked to disclose the outcome of a complaint which does not relate to corruption or human rights violations. Setting aside a Central Information Commission order directing the CPIO of Central Economic Intelligence Bureau to consider providing outcome of …

RTI | Personal Info Not Serving Public Interest Can't Be Disclosed: Gujarat HC Tells Judicial Officer Who Sought Transfer Communications Of Other Officers
2 years, 2 months ago

RTI | Personal Info Not Serving Public Interest Can't Be Disclosed: Gujarat HC Tells Judicial Officer Who Sought Transfer Communications Of Other Officers

Live Law  

Allowing a petition preferred by the Gujarat High Court administration, a single bench of Justice Biren Vaishnav quashed the order of the State Information Commission requiring the administration to disclose certain third party, personal information sought by a judicial officer under Right to Information Act.The bench reiterated that information which is “personal" in nature and which does. Allowing a petition …

‘For our satisfaction’: SC orders Centre, RBI to produce demonatisation files
2 years, 3 months ago

‘For our satisfaction’: SC orders Centre, RBI to produce demonatisation files

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the ministry of finance and the Reserve Bank of India to produce files pertaining to the government’s November 2016 decision to outlaw currency notes of ₹500 and ₹1,000. The bench also told the government’s top law officer Attorney General R Venkatramani that it wanted to examine the “relevant records” of RBI and Centre. Chidambaram …

Supreme Court directs Centre, RBI to submit records behind demonetisation decision
2 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court directs Centre, RBI to submit records behind demonetisation decision

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on December 7 directed the Centre and the RBI to place on record the “relevant records” relating to the government’s 2016 decision to demonetise currency notes of ₹1,000 and ₹500 denomination for its perusal. Reserving its verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the Centre’s decision, a five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Justice S.A. Nazeer heard the …

Supreme Court directs Centre, RBI to produce records relating to 2016 demonetisation
2 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court directs Centre, RBI to produce records relating to 2016 demonetisation

India TV News  

SC on demonetisation: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India to put on record relevant records relating to the government's 2016 decision to demonetise currency notes of Rs 1000 and Rs 500 denominations for its perusal. Reserving its verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the Centre's 2016 decision, a five-judge constitution bench …

Employee's Performance Is "Personal Information" Exempted U/S 8(1)(j) RTI Act: J&K&L High Court
2 years, 4 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 …

'Cannot Claim Protection For Supplying False Information': Delhi High Court Rejects BSF Constable's Plea Against Dismissal For Non-Disclosure Of FIR
2 years, 4 months ago

'Cannot Claim Protection For Supplying False Information': Delhi High Court Rejects BSF Constable's Plea Against Dismissal For Non-Disclosure Of FIR

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has upheld a dismissal order passed against a man, who was appointed as a constable in the Border Security Force, over "non-disclosure and wrong disclosure" of an FIR registered against him when he was a minor. A division bench of Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Saurabh Banerjee said the petitioner had been giving false information …

MP State Information Commission Serves Show-Cause Notice of Rs 25,000 To Maihar SDM on Refusal to Furnish Data Under RTI
2 years, 11 months ago

MP State Information Commission Serves Show-Cause Notice of Rs 25,000 To Maihar SDM on Refusal to Furnish Data Under RTI

News 18  

The Madhya Pradesh State Information Commission on Wednesday served a show-cause notice of Rs 25,000 to the administrator of the Maihar temple committee after the officer had denied information under the Right to Information Act to an applicant saying the goddess there is in minor form and the district collector plays the role of the patron. The committee also doesn’t …

Bombay HC issues notice to Devendra Fadnavis over bank account transfer irregularities
3 years, 2 months ago

Bombay HC issues notice to Devendra Fadnavis over bank account transfer irregularities

India Today  

The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court has issued fresh notice to the former chief minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, while hearing a Public Interest Litigation pertaining to irregularities in the transfer of accounts of police officials from a nationalised bank to a private bank. The plea claimed that Fadnavis, during his tenure as state CM, misused his position to …

RTI Application Can’t be Rejected On Mere Third Party Objection, Says MP Information Commission
3 years, 3 months ago

RTI Application Can’t be Rejected On Mere Third Party Objection, Says MP Information Commission

News 18  

An RTI plea can’t be turned down merely on the basis of a third party objection on the matter, MP State Information Commission said on Thursday. Rejecting the objection of a third party, the Information Commissioner Rahul Singh asked to turn down the appeal and directed the concerned department to offer information to the RTI applicant immediately. However, Mishra then …

Supreme Court To Hear Banks' Challenge Against RBI's RTI Notices For Disclosures On August 17
3 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court To Hear Banks' Challenge Against RBI's RTI Notices For Disclosures On August 17

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned hearing of the pleas filed by Banks challenging the notices issued by the Reserve Bank of India to them under Section 11 of the Right to Information Act as regards the inspection reports/ risk assessment reports for the years FY17-18 and FY18-19. A Justice Rao led Bench of the Supreme Court had on April …

CIC Stays RBI Order Directing Bank To Disclose RTI Information On NPAs & Top Defaulters
3 years, 8 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 …

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay RBI Notices To Bank Under RTI To Disclose Information
3 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay RBI Notices To Bank Under RTI To Disclose Information

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday refused the prayers made by Punjab National Bank and Union Bank of India to stay the RTI notices issued to them by the Reserve Bank of India to disclose information related to defaulters list, inspection reports etc.A division bench comprising Justices S Abdul Nazeer and Krishna Murari however issued notice on the writ petitions filed …

Public Authority To Give Cogent Reasons For Claiming Exemption From Disclosure Of Information Sought Under The RTI Act: Delhi High Court
4 years, 1 month ago

Public Authority To Give Cogent Reasons For Claiming Exemption From Disclosure Of Information Sought Under The RTI Act: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has on Friday observed that when a public authority withholds information under RTI Act, the burden is on the public authority to show in what manner disclosure of such information could impede the investigation. The present petition was filed seeking directions to impugn the order dated 15th January 2018 passed by the Central Information Commission, whereby it …

Disclosure of interest in info sought under RTI not ‘necessary’ but ‘important’
4 years, 2 months ago

Disclosure of interest in info sought under RTI not ‘necessary’ but ‘important’

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court has modified its earlier order to state that disclosure of applicant’s interest in the information sought under the Right to Information Act is “necessary” only when personal information is sought. On Friday, justice Prathiba Singh modified her earlier order of Jan 12 where it had said that the reason for disclosure of applicant’s interest is “necessary” …

‘Ill-treated’ RTI applicant to file writ petition against SIC
4 years, 2 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
4 years, 2 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, …

"Can't Provide Details Of Prime Minister's Entourage": IAF Moves Delhi High Court Against CIC Order Directing Disclosure Under RTI Act
4 years, 3 months ago

"Can't Provide Details Of Prime Minister's Entourage": IAF Moves Delhi High Court Against CIC Order Directing Disclosure Under RTI Act

Live Law  

A writ petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court against an order of the CIC, said to be affecting the sovereignty and integrity of India, inasmuch as it directs the Indian Air Force to disclose details of the Prime Minister's entourage under the RTI Act. The petition has been filed by the CPIO, Directorate of Personal Services, Air …

[Denial Of Info. Under RTI] 'Take Action Against Officer Under RTI Act Who Acted In A Callous Manner ', Gujarat HC Directs SIC [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

[Denial Of Info. Under RTI] 'Take Action Against Officer Under RTI Act Who Acted In A Callous Manner ', Gujarat HC Directs SIC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday directed the State Information Commissioner to initiate proceedings under Section 20 of the Right to Information Act. Kogje observed, "The Court is of the view that this is a fit case where the proceedings under Section 20 of the Right to Information Act needs to be initiated in view of non-compliance of the order …

RTI Seeking Details Of Tea Shop Of PM Modi's Father: CIC Directs CPIO Western Railway To File Affidavit Stating That No Records Are Available [Read Order]
4 years, 7 months ago

RTI Seeking Details Of Tea Shop Of PM Modi's Father: CIC Directs CPIO Western Railway To File Affidavit Stating That No Records Are Available [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Central Information Commission disposed a second appeal filed by a lawyer who, through RTI, sought the details about the tea shop of Damodar Das, the father of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Two years ago, Pawan Parik, an RTI Activist and a lawyer practising in Haryana Courts, had filed an RTI application before CPIO, Western Railway, seeking information on eleven points …

Provide Clear, Cogent, Precise & Timely Response To RTI Applications, CIC Tells Department Of Justice [Read Order]
4 years, 8 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 …

'Pained To Observe That Dept. Of Legal Affairs Which Advises Ministries On Legal Matters Faulted In Recognizing The Basic Issues Pertaining To RTI Act': CIC [Read Order]
4 years, 8 months ago

'Pained To Observe That Dept. Of Legal Affairs Which Advises Ministries On Legal Matters Faulted In Recognizing The Basic Issues Pertaining To RTI Act': CIC [Read Order]

Live Law  

Pained by the "callousness" of the Department of Legal Affairs in abiding by the provisions of the Right to Information Act, 2005, the Central Information Commission on Wednesday instructed the authority to convene periodic conferences/ seminars to sensitize and educate its officials and ensure that they discharge their duties, effectively. Noting the issue of "multiple transfers" of the RTI application, …

Delhi HC Allows SG To File Reply In Plea Challenging The Denial of Information on PM CARES Fund Under The RTI Act
4 years, 9 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 …

Nothing In RTI Act Empowers CIC To Constitute Any Committee Or Conduct Any Enquiry On Its Behalf : Bombay HC [Read Order]
5 years, 2 months ago

Nothing In RTI Act Empowers CIC To Constitute Any Committee Or Conduct Any Enquiry On Its Behalf : Bombay HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Monday ruled that nothing in the Right to Information Act, 2005 empowers the State or Central Information Commission to constitute any committee or conduct any enquiry on its behalf and stayed the implementation of an order passed by an Information Commissioner directing the Department of Economic Affairs to conduct an enquiry. Division bench of Justice …

Supreme Court to decide today if CJI comes under RTI Act; Ranjan Gogoi had earlier said institution can't be destroyed in name of transparency
5 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court to decide today if CJI comes under RTI Act; Ranjan Gogoi had earlier said institution can't be destroyed in name of transparency

Firstpost  

A five-judge constitution bench headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi will pronounce its verdict after listening to a petition filed against a 2010 judgment of the Delhi High Court New Delhi: The Supreme Court will on Wednesday pronounce the verdict on whether or not the office of Chief Justice of India comes under the ambit of the Right to Information Act. …

How will disclosure of Mallya's extradition expenses impede his prosecution: CIC asks CBI
5 years, 7 months ago

How will disclosure of Mallya's extradition expenses impede his prosecution: CIC asks CBI

India TV News  

The Central Information Commission has directed the CBI to explain how disclosure of expenses incurred on the extradition of Vijay Mallya will hamper his pending apprehension and prosecution. The Section 24 exempts security and intelligence organisations listed in the second schedule including the CBI from "anything" contained in the RTI Act. When the matter reached the CIC, highest adjudicating body …

CIC Warns CPIO Against Unwarranted Invocation Of Exemption Clause Under Section 8(1)(i) Of RTI Act [Read Order]
5 years, 8 months ago

CIC Warns CPIO Against Unwarranted Invocation Of Exemption Clause Under Section 8(1)(i) Of RTI Act [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Central Information Commission recently denigrated the CPIO of the Department of Training and Personnel of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions against inappropriate and unwarranted use of the exemption clause under Section 8 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 in denying information to the complainant pertaining to appointment of Central. The Central Information Commission recently denigrated …

Central Information Commission directs RBI to provide names of big loan defaulters
5 years, 10 months ago

Central Information Commission directs RBI to provide names of big loan defaulters

Firstpost  

The Central Information Commission has directed the Reserve Bank of India to disclose the list of big loan defaulters it had sent to banks for resolution New Delhi: The Central Information Commission has directed the Reserve Bank of India to disclose the list of big loan defaulters it had sent to banks for resolution. The CIC’s directive came while deciding …

Details Such As Names Of MPs Signatory To Impeachment Motion Exempt From Disclosure Under RTI Act: CIC [Read Order]
5 years, 10 months ago

Details Such As Names Of MPs Signatory To Impeachment Motion Exempt From Disclosure Under RTI Act: CIC [Read Order]

Live Law  

Details of MPs who gave the Motion of Impeachment and who subsequently withdrew their names is exempt from disclosure under the RTI Act as it stands covered under Section 8 of the RTI Act, the Central Information Commission has held. Hence, disclosure of details of members who gave the Motion and some who subsequently withdrew their names under RTI may …

Whether Disciplinary Proceedings Against Employees Is A 'Personal Information' Exempted From Disclosure Under RTI Act? SC Issues Notice [Read Order]
5 years, 10 months ago

Whether Disciplinary Proceedings Against Employees Is A 'Personal Information' Exempted From Disclosure Under RTI Act? SC Issues Notice [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has issued a notice in a petition raising an issue whether even disciplinary proceedings initiated and action taken against employees would fall under "personal information" as defined in Clause of Section 8 of the Right to Information Act, 2005. The RTI applicant had sought personal information regarding some officer against whom the Corporation had issued charge-sheet and …

SC directs RBI to disclose information on bank inspection report under RTI, says any further violation to be seen seriously
5 years, 11 months ago

SC directs RBI to disclose information on bank inspection report under RTI, says any further violation to be seen seriously

Firstpost  

The bench said it would have taken a serious view to the refusal of the RBI to part with information under RTI. A bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao also directed the federal bank to review its policy to disclose information relating to banks under RTI, saying “it is duty bound under the law”. The RBI, in its defence, …

SC reserves verdict on opening CJI office to RTI
5 years, 11 months ago

SC reserves verdict on opening CJI office to RTI

Live Mint  

, April 4 The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its judgment on a petition seeking clarification whether the office of Chief Justice of India is covered under the Right to Information Act. Venugopal had submitted that sharing information connected with collegium, which is under the CJI office, would make judges and the government shy and destroy judicial independence. Venugopal also …

How the RBI Dodged RTI Appeals For Minutes Of Meeting On Demonetisation
6 years ago

How the RBI Dodged RTI Appeals For Minutes Of Meeting On Demonetisation

Live Law  

While India's leaders make a mockery of the constitution and the economy, the Reserve Bank of India made a mockery of the Right to Information Act. RBI cautions against the negative impact on GDP The minutes of the 561st meeting of the RBI's central board, which was convened hurriedly in New Delhi at 5.30 pm on 8 November 2016, revealed …

CIC pulls up RBI for non-disclosure of demonetisation records
6 years, 1 month ago

CIC pulls up RBI for non-disclosure of demonetisation records

Live Mint  

The Central Information Commission has pulled up the Reserve Bank of India for "perfunctory handling" of an RTI application seeking records of its board meetings where the issue of demonetisation was deliberated, and issued a show-cause notice to its Central Public Information Officer. Activist Venkatesh Nayak had sought records of all meetings of the RBI Central Board of Directors along …

Central Info Commissioner Should Have The Status Of Chief Election Commissioner; Do Not Select Bureaucrats Only For The Post: SC
6 years, 1 month ago

Central Info Commissioner Should Have The Status Of Chief Election Commissioner; Do Not Select Bureaucrats Only For The Post: SC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued a slew of directives regarding the filling up of vacancies in Central and State Information Commissions under Right To Information Act.The key directions passed by the bench of Justices A K Sikri and Abdul Nazeer are :Chief Information Commissioner should have the status of Chief Election CommissionersInformation Commissioners should not be just bureaucrats,. The Supreme …

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