The Central Information Commission holds that unexplained delay in transferring RTI applications violates Section 7(1) and may attract penalties under Section 20.
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 PIOs must fulfill RTI obligations regardless of third-party reluctance; non-compliance with FAA orders attracts penalties under Section 20(1).
Central Information Commission holds that failure to respond to RTI application within 30 days constitutes deemed refusal, triggering penalty proceedings under Section 20(1) of the RTI Act, 2005.
CIC holds that PIOs cannot refuse RTI requests by claiming records are held by private schools; they must actively obtain and provide service and salary data of deceased employees.
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.