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RTI ACT

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 519 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 939 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 5328 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 573 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 321 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


Information relating to income tax returns & balance sheets of an individual, not a public documents

April 12, 2023 837 Views 0 comment Print

K.Chiranjeevi Vs Union of India (Madras High Court) The Central Information Commission (in short ‘CIC’) in the case of Shir Milap Choraria V. Central Board of Direct Taxes (Appeal No.CIC/AT/2008/00628 dated 15.06.2009), was concerned with the request for disclosure of income tax returns and financials of a third party, and at paragraph 12, the Bench […]

RTI: VCC, Charge sheets, suspension order etc. falls under purview of personal information

February 25, 2023 2601 Views 0 comment Print

HC ruled that VCC, Charge sheets, suspension order would fall under purview of personal information as defined in Section 8(1)(J) of RTI Act

Penal action cannot be initiated against CPIO for not providing information sought under RTI

February 13, 2023 2046 Views 0 comment Print

Central Information Commission held that CPIO (Center Public Information Officer) can genuinely and bonafidely entertain the belief and hold the view that the information sought by the querist cannot be provided. Accordingly, penal action cannot be initiated against CPIO without any malafide intention for refraining to provide information.

Appellant cannot demand his own TDS record available with him under RTI

December 1, 2022 4365 Views 0 comment Print

Shivi Mohan Rastogi Vs CPIO (CIC Delhi) Central Information Commission (CIC) upon a perusal of records and after hearing submissions of both the parties remarked at the outset that the core premise raised by the Appellant was non-receipt of certified copies of his TDS documents for the averred period. In response to it, the CPIO submitted that […]

CIC advises CBIC to introduce GST FAQs Section on their website

October 4, 2022 9138 Views 1 comment Print

It will be in the best interest of Respondent Public Authority to explore the viability of introducing/updating a FAQs Section on their website wherein the most commonly sought issues/clarifications and/or respective orders/circulars/their jurisdictions and also their powers/roles can be easily identified and relevant information in that regard can be placed in the public domain in keeping with the letter and spirit of suo motu disclosures prescribed under Section 4 of the RTI Act.

Understanding NBFCs: Key Differences, RBI Regulations & Financial Activities

September 20, 2022 4404 Views 2 comments Print

Explore the world of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), their differences from banks, RBI regulations, and the 50-50 test. Learn how NBFCs operate in the financial landscape.

Documents related to issuance of notification under UAPA are exempted under RTI Act

September 20, 2022 345 Views 0 comment Print

Ehtesham Qutubuddin Siddique Vs CPIO, Ministry Of Home Affairs (Delhi High Court) Petitioner sought information by way of RTI application requiring disclosure of the proposal and all documents in the Department’s file regarding issuance of the notification under Section 45(1) of the Unlawful Activity (Prevention) Act 1967 (UPPA, 1967).  CIC while upholding the view taken […]

RTI cannot be filed to know Rate of Deduction for Donation to Corona Relief Fund

September 17, 2022 8934 Views 0 comment Print

Appellant filed an RTI application seeking the information on Rate of Deduction of Donation to Corona Relief Fund for income tax purpose.

Applicability of RTI Act to Govt Aided Educational Institutions run by societies – HC directs Commission to decide

September 5, 2022 2757 Views 0 comment Print

Whether the societies and the educational institutions (aided) run by the societies are subject to Right to Information Act, 2005?

Provide Generic details of Gross Income of Husband to wife under RTI: CIC

August 27, 2022 6594 Views 0 comment Print

CPIO to provide generic details of net taxable/gross income of husband to wife for defend her matrimonial court case & claiming Maintenance

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