Disclosure of correspondence between the SEBI and government authorities on the SEBI's proposal to get powers under a certain law to intercept phone

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CIC has allowed disclosure of correspondence between the SEBI and various government authorities on the SEBI's proposal to get powers under a certain law to intercept phone conversations.

The information sought consists of correspondence between the SEBI and various
government authorities on the SEBI's proposal to get powers under a certain
law to intercept phone conversations and use such call records. Even if the
objective of the SEBI in trying to secure such powers was to enable it to
perform its duties better in the public interest, such powers can encroach on the
privacy of individual citizens and, therefore, it is absolutely necessary that
people know about it. Therefore, this information should be disclosed. We direct
the CPIO to provide the photocopies of the entire correspondence on this
subject within 10 working days of receiving this order.

Full decision as attachment.

FULL credit to Karira Sir.