RTI Applications for VAT returns of third parties cannot be entertained

Sahil Chauhan Vs PIO (CIC) Conclusion: Applications under the Right to Information (RTI) in respect of VAT returns of the third parties cannot be entertained as there is no case of larger public interest involved in it. Held: In the present case, the complainant had sought tax returns filed by third-party traders. But, the application was rejected by finding that as per the scheme of VAT which was presently replaced by GST, the traders perform self-assessment and deposit the tax amount with the department and the information sought by the complainant was held in the fiduciary capacity which w...