Prevent fraudulent/forced Marriages and Protect genuine lovers from caste/religious bodies: CIC to Govt [Read Order]

The unremitting tiff between tradition and personal liberty has often led to excesses resulting in abuse of law emanating from both the sides. The Central Information Commission in an RTI Appeal has dealt with this issue and has tipped in favour of the rule of law. With the rising scourge against love marriages and diktat’s of the kangaroo courts, the information commission has...

CIC rejects plea seeking publication of procedure followed by SC for designating “Senior Advocates” [Read Order]

The Central Information Commission has rejected a plea seeking publication of procedure followed by Supreme Court for designating an advocate as ‘Senior Advocate’.Dr. Satish Chandra, had sought details about Rules/Guidelines governing designation of an Advocate as Senior Advocate. The CPIO of the Supreme Court responded that the information sought...

Punjab & Haryana HC sets aside order denying information about corruption cases against IAS, IPS, HCS and HPS Officers under RTI [Read Order]

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana recently quashed an order denying information about corruption cases against IAS, IPS, HCS and HPS Officers under the Right to Information Act, 2005.The Court was hearing a challenge to an order passed in April, 2014, whereby the Haryana State Information Commission had upheld an order passed by the State Public...

File Notings relating to framing of Court Rules not “exempted information” under RTI [Read Order]

In an important order, the Central Information Commission has held that note/notings/deliberations relating to framing of Supreme Court Rules are not exempted under Section 8(1) of the Right to Information Act.RTI application filed by Mr. Satya Narain Shukla, was rejected by CPIO of Supreme Court Registry on the ground that notes and orders...

Filing RTI applications with Apex Executive Authorities seeking information about their subordinates, has to be discouraged: CIC [Read Order]

Instead of creating a good governance system, this practice is creating a bad and an aimless exercise burdening public exchequer, the CIC observed.In a significant order, Central Information Commission has held that, the offices of President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Governors, Lt Governors and Chief Ministers are not legally obliged under...

CIC upholds denial of information relating to grant of sanction for prosecution: Prof. Sridhar dissents [Read Order]

A Full Bench of Central Information Commission, in a split verdict of two to one, has upheld the decision of a Bank which had denied the information to a person accused of corruption, who had sought information relating to the grant of sanction for his prosecution.The Bank had denied information on the following grounds RTI Act does not apply to...

CIC directs Tihar Jail Authorities to declare policy about prisoner’s remission and wrongful extra detention [Read Order]

The Central Information commission has directed the Jail authorities and the Government of National capital Territory of Delhi to declare their policy in the form of citizen charter under Section 4(1)(b), (c) and (d) of Right to Information Act, 2005 explaining rights of prisoner in the jail especially with regard to remission and remedy for...

CIC endorses NCPCR mechanism to address complaints of corporal punishment in schools [Read Order]

The Central Information on Friday endorsed the guidelines laid down by National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), for Eliminating Corporal Punishment in Schools.CIC Prof. Sridhar Acharyulu directed the School Boards to issue guidelines to the schools affiliated to them, stipulating that ‘corporal punishment-free environment’ would...

All the qualifying examinations and degrees are public information and every member of public shall have access to it: CIC [Read Order]

If educational details are protected as personal information, it leaves lot of scope for manipulation, corruption and misrepresentation, the Commission observed.The Central Information Commission has categorically held that academic/educational qualifications at land mark stages like 10th class, Intermediate, Graduation, Post-Graduation or Ph.D....

“It will be honourable to offer an unconditioned apology to the freedom fighter" for denial of pension: CIC to Delhi CM [Read Order]

The Central Information Commission on Friday directed the Delhi Administration to offer an unconditioned apology to a Freedom Fighter who was denied pension.“The Commission recommends the Chief Minister of Delhi to pay due attention to this person, felicitate this freedom fighter and facilitate pension besides initiating disciplinary action against...

CIC reiterates recommendation to introduce special ‘RTI stamps’ for payment of RTI fees

The Chief Information Commission has again recommended introduction of Special RTI stamps for payment of RTI fees.In a letter to Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India, the Commission said that the newly constituted committee constituted by postal department, may favourably consider the commission's recommendation to introduce of...

When a citizen holding the position of CM wants to know the degree related information of the PM, it will be proper to disclose; CIC [Read CIC order on PM Modi’s Degree]

The Central Information Commission has directed the PIOs of Delhi University and Gujarat University, Ahmadabad to make best possible search for the information regarding degrees in the name of “Mr. Narendra Damodar Modi” in the year 1978 (Graduation in DU) and 1983 (Post Graduation in GU) and provide it to the appellant Mr Kejriwal, as soon as...