File Noting Related To Mercy Petition Which is Not A Part Of The Ministerial Advice To The President, Can Be Provided Under RTI: CIC[Read Order]

In an order dated 14th June 2019, the Central Information Commission held that any file noting or correspondence regarding a mercy petition not forming a part of the Ministerial advice to the President under Article 74 (2) could be divulged and directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to provide such information to the applicant. The CIC was hearing an application filed by the mother of...