Case Law Details
Sh. Mohan Kumar Sharma Vs Central Public Information Officer (Central Information Commission)
It is held that information sought regarding date of deposit of Rs. 15 Lakhs in the account of each citizen as promised by PM Narendra Modi and how print media houses came to know before the announcement of PM Narendra Modi about the demonetisation, etc. of the RTI application does not fall under the definition of ‘information’ as per Section 2(f) of the RTI Act.
Facts:
1. The appellant filed RTI application dated 26.11.2016 seeking information regarding: date of deposit of Rs. 15 Lakhs in the account of each citizen as promised by PM Narendra Modi; educational qualification, previous service of Sh. Urijit Patel, RBI Governor; date, month and year in which the printing of currency notes was started, etc.
2. The appellant filed second appeal on 12.05.20 17 with the Commission on the ground that information should be provided to him.
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The interpretation of the section appears to be rather narrow.
You were mistaken it was peanuts and not Rupees that was promised. One can find these peanuts for free in Chowpatty beach. Work hard and you will be rewarded with not just Rs 15 lakhs but 150 lakhs.