RTI – ITAT Member’s Corruption Charges Can Be Disclosed

As is clear from the arguments of Mr. Bhushan, whole attempt was to say that divulgence of ACR is in public interest. That is precisely the CIC is asked to find out. The matter is still at large and the appellant can always argue this before the CIC. What is important is that the procedure under Section 11(1), which is mandatory has to be followed which includes, giving of notice to the concerned officer information whose ACR is sought for.

If that officer, in the present case the Ex Member of CESTAT, pleads private defence th

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