RTI not applicable to non-governmental religious institutions

G. Rajenderanath Goud Vs Government of Andhra Pradesh (High Courat Hyderabad) Conclusion: Religious institutions like temples, churches, mosques, which were not financed/funded by government did not fall within the purview of Right to Information Act, 2005. However, it is desirable to amend the Act at least to bring in its fold all the registered temples/institutions having income over and above a particular limit, to furnish information so as to have a greater vigil with respect to utilization of the monies, conducting affairs transparently and to achieve the objects of the RTI Act. Held:...