Explore the power of transparency with the RTI Act. Learn how the Right to Information Act empowers citizens to access government information for a more accountable democracy.
CA, CS, CMA : Banks are asking CAs to issue end-use and KYC certificates without regulatory support. RBI confirms no such requirement exists, hi...
Corporate Law : RTI Act transformed governance by allowing citizens to access official records, enhancing transparency, accountability, and public...
Corporate Law : The issue concerns denial of policy documents by invoking Section 8(1)(g) without justification. It is argued that such a non-spea...
Corporate Law : The Commission found prima facie human rights violations where students face dangerous daily travel due to lack of roads and trans...
Corporate Law : The case questions how data protection rules can operate when the parent Act is admittedly unenforced. It underscores that subordi...
Corporate Law : An RTI application sought details regarding enrolment, certificate of practice, and practising status under the Advocates Act, 196...
Corporate Law : A generalized denial without explanation was contested as contrary to Sections 3 and 7(1) of the RTI Act. The applicant emphasized...
Corporate Law : The appellate authority held that compliance certificates on eligibility and financial capacity contain sensitive commercial infor...
Corporate Law : IBBI denies RTI appeal seeking Resolution Professional's disciplinary reply, citing fiduciary relationship under Section 8(1)(e) o...
Corporate Law : The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India's First Appellate Authority addressed an RTI appeal regarding delayed provision of tr...
Corporate Law : The Delhi High Court held that income tax returns and taxable income details are personal information protected under Section 8(1)...
Corporate Law : Supreme Court ruled that the Chief Justice’s office falls under the RTI Act, affirming transparency while safeguarding judicial ...
Corporate Law : Madras High Court dismisses R. Vijayan's review petition seeking RTI compensation, finding no apparent error in prior ruling despi...
Corporate Law : The petitioner is a practicing Chartered Accountant, residing in New Delhi. His name was included in a list of “Undesirable Cont...
Corporate Law : Delhi High Court held that order passed by Central Information Commission directed disclosure of information which is entirely per...
Corporate Law : The First Appellate Authority directed the CPIO to dispose of the RTI application after finding it was not decided within the 30-d...
Corporate Law : The First Appellate Authority found that the appellant had indeed paid Rs. 2,500 to the IBBI despite the CPIO stating otherwise. T...
Corporate Law : The IBBI held that while information available with a public authority can be accessed under the RTI Act, the CPIO is not required...
Corporate Law : The IBBI appellate authority held that information not maintained by the Board cannot be disclosed under the RTI Act. The ruling r...
Corporate Law : The First Appellate Authority upheld the rejection of an RTI request seeking an IBBI reference related to avoidance transactions. ...
The First Appellate Authority directed the CPIO to dispose of the RTI application after finding it was not decided within the 30-day period under the RTI Act.
The First Appellate Authority found that the appellant had indeed paid Rs. 2,500 to the IBBI despite the CPIO stating otherwise. The Board was directed to refund the amount in accordance with applicable grievance regulations.
The IBBI held that while information available with a public authority can be accessed under the RTI Act, the CPIO is not required to collate or present it in a format preferred by the applicant. Publicly available information need not be recompiled for RTI purposes.
The IBBI appellate authority held that information not maintained by the Board cannot be disclosed under the RTI Act. The ruling reiterates that public authorities are only required to provide records actually held by them.
The First Appellate Authority upheld the rejection of an RTI request seeking an IBBI reference related to avoidance transactions. It held that disclosure would reveal confidential financial and commercial information protected under Section 8(1)(d) of the RTI Act.
The First Appellate Authority noted that the CPIO exceeded the statutory RTI timeline by one day. However, since the requested closure letter had been furnished, no further action was considered necessary.
The IBBI imposed a two-year suspension after finding that the Insolvency Professional misrepresented before the adjudicating authority that no Committee of Creditors existed. The ruling highlights that concealment of material facts and bypassing Section 12A requirements attract serious disciplinary consequences.
The First Appellate Authority held that details of the official who uploaded CIRP documents were exempt from disclosure under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act due to absence of larger public interest.
An RTI application sought details regarding enrolment, certificate of practice, and practising status under the Advocates Act, 1961. The applicant also requested records relating to non-practising advocate classification and Bar Council verification procedures.
The Delhi High Court held that income tax returns and taxable income details are personal information protected under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act. The Court ruled that such information cannot be disclosed merely because it is sought in a matrimonial dispute.
