The Central Information Commission holds that applicants cannot compel public authorities to provide copies of their own application forms under RTI Act, 2005, as such documents are not 'information' within Section 2(f).
The Central Information Commission holds that hypothetical questions about insurance policy interpretations are not 'information' under Section 2(f) of the RTI Act, 2005.
The Central Information Commission mandates resumption of proactive disclosure of Prasar Bharati Board minutes, reinforcing transparency under RTI Act 2005.
CIC clarifies that under Section 18 RTI Act, it lacks power to direct disclosure of information; jurisdiction is limited to imposing penalties for deliberate denial.
The Central Information Commission holds that public authorities cannot invoke RTI Act exemptions for the first time during appeal; initial reply must state grounds for denial.
CIC holds that Section 18 of RTI Act only permits penalty for deliberate denial of information; bonafide delay with eventual disclosure warrants no action.
The Central Information Commission holds that failure to respond to RTI applications within stipulated time, without valid reason, violates Section 7(1) and warrants corrective action.
The Central Information Commission holds that repetitive, harassing RTI applications by public employees undermine the Act's purpose and constitute misuse, not a fundamental right.
CIC holds that failure to respond to RTI applications within 30 days violates statutory duty and exposes officials to penalties under Section 20. Clear directives issued for compliance.
The Central Information Commission holds that PIOs must provide point-wise replies to RTI applications within stipulated time, reinforcing transparency and procedural compliance under the RTI Act.
CIC holds that failure to receive RTI application due to abandoned portal does not absolve public authority of duty to respond; directs disclosure within one week.
CIC holds that project records like measurement books, test reports, and variation orders are not personal information exempt under Section 8(1)(j) of RTI Act; must be disclosed free of cost.
CIC holds that public authorities cannot refuse RTI requests for simple factual information merely because alternative procedures exist. Clarifies scope of Section 11 and duty to provide information.