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Originally Posted by maneesh  Section 8 (e)
provides for exemption from disclosure of information.
Does the CPIO has cited this section in the rejection? |
Maneesh, I doubt if the
PIO has taken shelter under this clause. However, he still cannot take shelter under this clause as the applicant has asked for Caste Certificate of a particular employee. This is a public document as its issued by a distinguished authority and wouldnt fall under personal document.
Though there is no need for the applicant to give any reason, he can always claim that he fears that the caste certificate could be fake etc. and want to check it out. Further, caste certificate also play a role in promotion and transfers of employees. In there case there should be a certain amount of fair play, which the
CIC in many cases ruled against the excemption and allowed the disclosure.
So inspection and if required attested photocopy of caste certificate can be allowed.