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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 777 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 1476 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 2469 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 903 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 963 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Under RTI CPIO Not Bound to Provide Opinions on criminal activities: IBBI

Corporate Law : IBBI's First Appellate Authority dismisses Ravinder Aggarwal's RTI appeal seeking details on MSA Developers' resolution plan imple...

April 9, 2025 129 Views 0 comment Print

RTI Appeals Against IBBI Dismissed Over Repetitive Filings

Corporate Law : IBBI dismisses multiple RTI appeals citing misuse of the RTI Act through repetitive filings. The order emphasizes responsible use ...

March 7, 2025 216 Views 0 comment Print

Investigation Status Inquiries Are Beyond RTI Act Scope: IBBI

Corporate Law : RTI Act permits access only to information held by a public authority and does not require the creation or interpretation of infor...

February 21, 2025 147 Views 0 comment Print

MSME Ministry Information held in fiduciary capacity not disclosable under RTI: IBBI

Corporate Law : IBBI denies RTI appeal citing fiduciary exemption under Section 8(1)(e). The requested MSME-related information was withheld. Appe...

February 12, 2025 111 Views 0 comment Print

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 573 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


CIC to Reconsider RTI Application Over Human Rights Violation Concern

Corporate Law : The petitioner is a practicing Chartered Accountant, residing in New Delhi. His name was included in a list of “Undesirable Cont...

April 28, 2025 105 Views 0 comment Print

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 774 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 723 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 843 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 531 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


IBBI Dismisses RTI Appeals Over Misuse of Act by repetitive & overlapping requests

Corporate Law : IBBI First Appellate Authority dismisses multiple RTI appeals, citing repetitive and overlapping requests as abuse of the Act, war...

May 6, 2025 36 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI Urged to Speed Up RTI Responses by Authority

Corporate Law : IBBI First Appellate Authority notes delay in RTI response on exam grievances, urges CPIO to meet legal timelines despite appeal d...

April 25, 2025 84 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI Not Required to Create Information Under RTI, Rules Appellate Authority

Corporate Law : IBBI Appellate Authority rules public body must provide existing records under RTI but not create information on regulation vettin...

April 25, 2025 90 Views 0 comment Print

Disposal of Application After 30 Days violates Section 7 of RTI Act IBBI

Corporate Law : Information Commission disposes of an appeal regarding delayed RTI response from CPIO, emphasizing adherence to statutory timeline...

April 22, 2025 87 Views 0 comment Print

Liquidation Data Format Not Mandatory under RTI: IBBI

Corporate Law : IBBI's First Appellate Authority dismisses an RTI appeal, clarifying that public authorities are not required to collate data in a...

April 22, 2025 135 Views 0 comment Print


RTI Information cannot be denied under the excuse of Missing file

April 20, 2017 7464 Views 0 comment Print

The complainant sought details with regard to the file notings of all corresponding papers of file no. DGE&T-A-32013/1/1996-Adm-II. The CPIO replied by stating the concerned file was not traceable. First appeal was filed. The FAA vide his Order dater 11.08.2015

CIC Disposes 1,282 RTI Appeals by a single Order

April 18, 2017 11697 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 1239 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 882 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 1131 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 91617 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 1462 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 1474 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 4519 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 1192 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.

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