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 06th and 07th 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...