RTI JUDGEMENT SERIES


Moneylife Digital Team 03 September 2013
The CIC warned the PIO for denying information without applying mind while claiming exemption under Section 8(1)(b) of the RTI Act. This is 167th in a series of important judgements given by former Central Information Commissioner Shailesh Gandhi that can be used or quoted in an RTI...

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Moneylife Digital Team 02 September 2013
The PIO of CBI was directed to provide the proposal sent to MHA for phone tapping by omitting names and designation of the officers mentioned therein. This is 166th in a series of important judgements given by former Central Information Commissioner Shailesh Gandhi that can be used or quoted...

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Moneylife Digital Team 30 August 2013
The Assessment and Collector Department of New Delhi was found conducting investigation of an individual's property file for over two years. This is 165th in a series of important judgements given by former Central Information Commissioner Shailesh Gandhi that can be used or quoted in an RTI...

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Moneylife Digital Team 29 August 2013
MCD gave the Wilson Survey report to a private firm and nobody bothered to retrieve it. The CIC directed the additional commissioner to retrieve the report and provide a copy to the appellant. This is 164th in a series of important judgements given by former Central Information Commissioner...

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Moneylife Digital Team 28 August 2013
Complete arbitrariness in the functioning of the department of food and supply in GNCTD was forcing citizens to take the RTI route to get their rightful entitlements, the CIC noted. This is 163rd in a series of important judgements given by former Central Information Commissioner Shailesh...

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Moneylife Digital Team 27 August 2013
Despite having wide punitive powers, the provident fund dept claimed helplessness in procuring PF accounts from an organisation. The CIC directed the PIO to obtain the information and provide to the appellant. This is 162nd in a series of important judgements given by former Central...

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Moneylife Digital Team 26 August 2013
An expert body or public authority like RBI cannot have a final say whether information should be provided to a citizen or not, ruled the CIC. This is 161st in a series of important judgements given by former Central Information Commissioner Shailesh Gandhi that can be used or quoted in an...

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Moneylife Digital Team 22 August 2013
Since CBI is an investigation agency, it cannot claim exemption under Second Schedule of the RTI Act meant for intelligence or security organisation, the CIC ruled. This is 160th in a series of important judgements given by former Central Information Commissioner Shailesh Gandhi that can be...

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Moneylife Digital Team 21 August 2013
The CIC said information on defaulters shared by RBI with CIBIL cannot be denied to an RTI applicant and the central bank should display this info on its website. This is 159th in a series of important judgements given by former Central Information Commissioner Shailesh Gandhi that can be...

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Moneylife Digital Team 20 August 2013
Merely because documents seized during investigation have been submitted to the Court, it cannot be a ground for denial of information under the RTI Act, the CIC said. This is 158th in a series of important judgements given by former Central Information Commissioner Shailesh Gandhi that can...

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Moneylife Digital Team 19 August 2013
The Court ordered removal of the unauthorised construction while PIO denied the information citing third party exemption. The CIC while directing the PIO to provide the info also issued a show cause notice. This is 157th in a series of important judgements given by former Central Information...

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Moneylife Digital Team 16 August 2013
While rejecting the exemptions by the PIO of CBI, the CIC directed him to provide complete information about investigation report on HUDCO's investment of Rs1,300 crore in various bodies. This is 156th in a series of important judgements given by former Central Information Commissioner...

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Moneylife Digital Team 14 August 2013
Despite the order from the FAA, the PIO refused to give information. He even tried to mislead the CIC by making false statements. The CIC while issuing a show cause to the PIO, awarded a compensation of Rs2,000 to the appellant. This is 155th in a series of important judgements given by...

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Moneylife Digital Team 13 August 2013
The CIC recommended to the Police Commissioner of Patna to take cognizance and ensure that no harm comes to the complainant who was receiving threatening phone calls for filing RTI application. This is 154th in a series of important judgements given by former Central Information Commissioner...

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Moneylife Digital Team 12 August 2013
The PIO contended that the file was not traceable. The CIC noted that out of six illegal tube wells, five were still operative since the Delhi Government does not appear to have willingness to stop it. This is 153rd in a series of important judgements given by former Central Information...

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Moneylife Digital Team 09 August 2013
The CIC upheld the decision of the PIO and FAA to provide information after severing part under Section 10 of the RTI Act. This is 152nd in a series of important judgements given by former Central Information Commissioner Shailesh Gandhi that can be used or quoted in an RTI application

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Moneylife Digital Team 08 August 2013
The CIC ruled that the PIO had erred in demanding additional fees from the appellant since the mandated period of 30 days was over. This is 151st in a series of important judgements given by former Central Information Commissioner Shailesh Gandhi that can be used or quoted in an RTI...

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Moneylife Digital Team 07 August 2013
While admitting that the Commission does not have any jurisdiction in the matter, the CIC expressed the hope that some of the authorities, which have jurisdiction, may take a decision to redress the grievance of students. This is 150th in a series of important judgements given by former...

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Moneylife Digital Team 06 August 2013
The CIC directed the PIO under the office of the Superintending Engineer (HQ), at the MCD, to provide specific information asked by the appellant about mobile towers in the capital. This is the 149th in a series of important judgements given by former Central Information Commissioner Shailesh...

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Moneylife Digital Team 05 August 2013
The CIC recommended ESIC to centrally collect information on important indicators like suspected occupational diseases and display as well as regularly update this on its website. This is the 148th in a series of important judgements given by former Central Information Commissioner Shailesh...

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