Income Tax Survey Information cannot be denied under RTI without communicating reasons for such rejection

Mr. Champa Lal Soni Vs. CPIO & ITO (Central Information Commission)

The Appellant vide his RTI application sought information on 06 points regarding the copy of authorization letter issued for conducting survey on 06^th and 07^th February, 2014 under Section 133A in the case of the Appellant, the proprietor of Jai Laxmi Jewellers, Raipur, copy of the proposal and approval granted by the JCIT/ Addl. CIT for conduct of survey and issues related thereto.

The CPIO, vide its letter dated 08.11.2016 provided a point wise response. Dissatisfied by the response, the Appellant approached the FAA. The FAA, vide its order dated 10.02.2017, directed the CPIO, to provide the copies of authorization issued u/s 133A of the IT Act for the survey conducted on 02.02.2014. As regards points 02, 05 and 06, the FAA concurred with the response of the CPIO. However, for point no. 03 and 04, the CPIO was directed to provide the desired information to the Appellant.

HEARING:

Facts emerging during the hearing:

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