The Central Information Commission holds that patients have a right to obtain complete medical records under RTI Act, including nursing notes and diagnostic reports, even from public hospitals.
Central Information Commission holds that mere invocation of Section 8(1)(h) RTI Act is insufficient; public authorities must demonstrate actual impediment to investigation.
CIC holds that RTI Act does not compel public authorities to generate, analyze, or interpret information not already in records, reinforcing statutory limits on information disclosure.
CIC holds that failure to respond to RTI applications or comply with appellate orders constitutes a violation of the RTI Act, mandating prompt disclosure and potential penalties.