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...
The First Appellate Authority noted that the CPIO exceeded the statutory RTI timeline by one day. However, since the requested closure letter had been furnished, no further action was considered necessary.
The IBBI imposed a two-year suspension after finding that the Insolvency Professional misrepresented before the adjudicating authority that no Committee of Creditors existed. The ruling highlights that concealment of material facts and bypassing Section 12A requirements attract serious disciplinary consequences.
The First Appellate Authority held that details of the official who uploaded CIRP documents were exempt from disclosure under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act due to absence of larger public interest.
An RTI application sought details regarding enrolment, certificate of practice, and practising status under the Advocates Act, 1961. The applicant also requested records relating to non-practising advocate classification and Bar Council verification procedures.
The Delhi High Court held that income tax returns and taxable income details are personal information protected under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act. The Court ruled that such information cannot be disclosed merely because it is sought in a matrimonial dispute.
The issue involved alleged incomplete disclosure under RTI. The authority held that all available records were already shared and no further disclosure was required.
Banks are asking CAs to issue end-use and KYC certificates without regulatory support. RBI confirms no such requirement exists, highlighting the need for professionals to avoid unauthorized certifications.
The Authority held that information accessible on official websites need not be reproduced under RTI. The appeal was disposed of as the response had already been provided, though delayed.
The issue was whether IBBI must provide data held by a regulated entity. The Authority held that RTI applies only to information held or controlled by the public authority, leading to rejection of the appeal.
The appeal found that the RTI response was delayed beyond statutory timelines. The key takeaway is that delay breaches RTI provisions and limited disclosure may still be required.
