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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.

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क्या जीएसटी अधिनियम में घोषित तथ्यों का RTI में सूचना जारी की जा सकती है?

Goods and Services Tax : जीएसटी रिटर्न क्या गोपनीय हैं? जानें, क्या आरटीआई ...

October 30, 2024 528 Views 0 comment Print

सूचना का अधिकार (RTI) अधिनियम भ्रष्टाचार रोकने में कितना सफल?

Corporate Law : सूचना का अधिकार (RTI) अधिनियम 2005, भ्रष्टाचार के खिलाफ ...

October 12, 2024 1398 Views 2 comments Print

Comprehensive Guide on How to File RTI Applications in India

Corporate Law : Empower yourself with the Right to Information Act in India. Learn how to file RTI applications online, understand fee payment mod...

January 11, 2024 2316 Views 0 comment Print

Phone Surveillance Details Exempt From RTI Disclosure: Delhi HC

Corporate Law : Delhi High Court rules phone surveillance details fall under RTI Act exemption (Section 8). Explore the landmark judgment and its ...

December 25, 2023 804 Views 0 comment Print

ED Ordered to Disclose Sexual Harassment Information under RTI Act

Corporate Law : Non-disclosure of information of allegations of sexual harassment would fall clearly within the conspectus of human rights violati...

December 22, 2023 954 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


RTI Act does not cover hypothetical questions or clarifications

Corporate Law : Decision on RTI appeal by Kamal Deep Tyagi against IBBI, addressing information queries under the RTI Act and their availability i...

January 17, 2025 249 Views 0 comment Print

CPIO is not bound to provide any advice/guidance or opinion to Appellant

Corporate Law : Delve into the scope of the RTI Act, rights of applicants, and appeal procedures. Learn how to navigate through legal intricacies ...

June 1, 2024 546 Views 0 comment Print

Over 360K Income Tax Appeals Pending: CIT(A) Stats Revealed in RTI Reply

Income Tax : Discover the staggering figures of 361,748 pending Income Tax appeals as per RTI response. Dive into the detailed analysis of file...

February 27, 2024 4425 Views 1 comment Print

RTI reveals 54.57% GST Registration Applications rejected by Department

Goods and Services Tax : This article presents a detailed analysis of Goods and Services Tax (GST) Registration applications across multiple zones in India...

June 12, 2023 8769 Views 0 comment Print

GSTN advisories does not carry any legal binding on CBIC- RTI Reply

Goods and Services Tax : GSTN can issue advisory in respect of IT process designed for return filing process.  Further as the issue pertains to IT process...

July 7, 2022 5349 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


RTI Act exempts disclosure of personal information of employees: Delhi HC

Corporate Law : Delhi High Court held that order passed by Central Information Commission directed disclosure of information which is entirely per...

October 26, 2024 585 Views 0 comment Print

Orissa HC Denies RTI on Tax Evasion Outcome

Corporate Law : Orissa High Court rules against disclosing tax evasion petition outcome under RTI Act. Detailed judgment highlights legal reasonin...

May 23, 2024 588 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC Clarifies RTI Act Applicability to Public Trusts Receiving State Grants

Corporate Law : The question before the Full Bench of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Nagpur Bench, involved determining the obligations o...

March 27, 2024 702 Views 0 comment Print

CIC directing to provide RTI relating to PM CARES Fund untenable: Delhi HC

Corporate Law : Delhi High Court held that Section 138(2) of the IT Act would prevail over Section 22 of the RTI Act. Thus, Central Information Co...

January 23, 2024 513 Views 0 comment Print

Directions issued to Central & State Commissions for effectuating Section 4 of RTI Act

Income Tax : In present facts of the case, the Honble Supreme Court have given directions to the Central Information Commission and the State I...

August 26, 2023 306 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


RTI Act Limits Information to What is Held or Controlled by Public Authorities

Corporate Law : IBBI's First Appellate Authority addresses RTI appeal concerning grievance information under Regulation 7(3). Appellant's request ...

January 10, 2025 189 Views 0 comment Print

IP and IBBI Communications in Insolvency Process Exempt under RTI

Corporate Law : IBBI disposes of RTI appeal seeking details on the appointment of a Resolution Professional. Information exempted under fiduciary ...

December 19, 2024 324 Views 0 comment Print

RTI Act: Respondent’s Obligation Limited to Information ‘Held or Controlled’ by Public Authority

Corporate Law : An RTI appeal challenging IBBI's refusal to disclose information under Sections 8(1)(d) and (e) of the RTI Act was dismissed....

November 14, 2024 450 Views 0 comment Print

RTI Act does not permit using RTI requests for grievance resolution

Corporate Law : The appeal by Ishrat Ali regarding his RTI application on a complaint against an insolvency professional was dismissed due to ongo...

October 21, 2024 486 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI Denies RTI Request to Protect Exam Integrity & Confidentiality, Citing Lack of Public Interest

Corporate Law : The IBBI dismisses an RTI appeal regarding examination queries, citing confidentiality and competitive integrity under the RTI Act...

October 4, 2024 150 Views 0 comment Print


CIC Disposes 1,282 RTI Appeals by a single Order

April 18, 2017 11685 Views 0 comment Print

The present set of Appeals (1282 in number) arise out of RTI Applications filed by the Appellant against different Commands of Indian Air Force and it has been decided to adjudicate upon the Appeals by putting same subject matters under one head (which may or may not have the same date of RTI Application) and have been listed for hearings in different bunches.

Maintain E-Register of RTI Application & Disposal: Maharashtra CIC

April 16, 2017 1230 Views 0 comment Print

Chief Secretary,Govt of Maharashtra should create an online RTI register in every office which has a Public Information Officer and put on a single platform all the RTI applications filed in every office at every level where RTI applications are submitted and filed and also upload this information on the websites of Public Authorities so that Citizens can also access this vital information.

JCIT to disclose Tax Budget Target fixed & Tax Collected under RTI

April 3, 2017 870 Views 0 comment Print

The Complainant vide his RTI application sought information on two points with respect to JCIT and desired details regarding Income Tax Budget Target fixed by JCIT Range- 3, Bokaro for the Financial Year 2015-2016 and Tax Collected during the Financial Year 2015-16.

Govt releases draft Right to Information Rules, 2017 for comments

March 31, 2017 1116 Views 0 comment Print

A proposal for making Rules under RTI i.e. RTI Rules, 2017 in supersession of RTI Rules, 2012-by the Central Government under section 27 of the RTI Act, 2005, is under consideration of the Department of Personnel & Training.

Under RTI PIO not supposed to create info that is not part of record

March 3, 2017 91278 Views 2 comments Print

Commission observed that under the provisions of the RTI Act, 2005, only such information as is available and existing and held by the public authority or is under control of the public authority can be provided. The PIO is not supposed to create information that is not a part of the record. He is also not required to interpret information or furnish replies to hypothetical questions.

4 Steps by govt to popularize use of RTI Act

December 16, 2016 1450 Views 3 comments Print

As per the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, all citizens shall have the right to information. Further, RTI Act provides for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities, in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority.

Salient features of Whistle Blower’s Amendment Bill

November 30, 2016 1462 Views 0 comment Print

To amend Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014, Govt introduced Whistle Blowers Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2015 in Lok Sabha on 11-05-2015 and passed by Lok Sabha on 13-05-2015.

ICSI cannot charge fees for answer sheet copies in excess of Fees provided under RTI Act, 2005

August 30, 2016 4504 Views 2 comments Print

A division bench of Delhi High Court held that the demand of the institute i.e., ICSI, asking students for a fee of INR 500 per subject/answer book for obtaining certified copies is not sustainable.

CBDT instructs department to Comply with orders passed by CIC

May 17, 2016 1186 Views 0 comment Print

It has been brought to the notice of the Board by Registrar, Central Information Commission, New Delhi that in certain cases orders passed by the CIC are not being complied with by the Income Tax Department. Reference has been made to some orders passed by CIC in this regard.

Guide on Right to Information Act, 2005

April 7, 2016 4228 Views 0 comment Print

The right to information is implicitly guaranteed by the Constitution. However, with a view to set out a practical regime for the citizens to secure information as a matter of right, the Indian Parliament enacted the Right to Information Act, 2005. This law is very comprehensive and covers almost all matters of governance. This Law has a wide reach, being applicable to Government at all levels- Union, State and Local as well as to the recipients of substantial government funds.

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