Hi Nick,
In fact I am unable to understand that why a researchers was asking for any information pertaining to Red cross , for research purpose, from IC of the concerned state. He could have done it directly without an
RTI....
Data's of Red Cross Societies are with their heads and can be asked for, for research purpose, if that research is being conducted under legitimate authority .
Well even in case the data for research were asked via
SIC or
CIC , I would ask you to refer the Act or I would await some of our subject specialist to come with riposte....Because I think Punjab State IC is largely correct...
{Note I would also request not to quote the State IC name , instead you can mention her office, as it is against rtiindia.org ethics...General suggestion)