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 noted that the CPIO exceeded the statutory RTI timeline by one day. However, since the requested clo...
Corporate Law : The IBBI imposed a two-year suspension after finding that the Insolvency Professional misrepresented before the adjudicating autho...
Corporate Law : The First Appellate Authority held that details of the official who uploaded CIRP documents were exempt from disclosure under Sect...
Corporate Law : The issue involved alleged incomplete disclosure under RTI. The authority held that all available records were already shared and ...
Corporate Law : The Authority held that information accessible on official websites need not be reproduced under RTI. The appeal was disposed of a...
IBBI’s First Appellate Authority dismisses Neeraj Gutgutia’s RTI appeal regarding e-auction eligibility and eBKray’s rights, citing information nature.
IBBI’s First Appellate Authority dismisses multiple appeals by Shashi Agarwal, citing abuse of RTI Act through repetitive and frivolous queries.
IBBI’s First Appellate Authority disposes of RTI appeals concerning information on actions against a Resolution Professional and CoC details.
IBBI’s First Appellate Authority dismisses Ravinder Aggarwal’s RTI appeal seeking details on MSA Developers’ resolution plan implementation.
RTI appeal seeking CIRP status and payment timeline of Future Supply Chain dismissed due to an 8-month delay beyond the deadline. Details on IBBI/NCLT websites.
IBBI dismisses multiple RTI appeals citing misuse of the RTI Act through repetitive filings. The order emphasizes responsible use and adherence to statutory timelines.
IBBI rejects RTI appeal seeking detailed breakup of Dalmia Cement claims in Jaiprakash insolvency case, citing unavailability of data and legal constraints.
IBBI rejects RTI appeal seeking clarifications on valuer registration, stating that opinions and justifications do not fall under the definition of “information.”
RTI Act grants access to existing records only; public authorities need not provide opinions, clarifications, or policy recommendations, as emphasized by CIC and SC precedents.
RTI Act permits access only to information held by a public authority and does not require the creation or interpretation of information. The authority found that inquiries regarding investigation status or actions taken by IBBI officials amounted to seeking opinions or advice, which falls outside the scope of the RTI Act.
