outcome of the investigation made in respect of TEP can be obtained under RTI

[ambrish.p]

Vide RTI dated 27.1.10, the appellant has made a reference to an
application (Tax Evasion Petition – TEP) dated 5.1.10 filed with the office of
CIT, Income Tax Department, Meerut relating to tax evasion by Shri
Brijkishor and has sought information on action taken by the Income Tax on
the same. 17 queries have been raised by the appellant.

A Full Bench of the CIC (Milap Choraria Vs CBDT) has held that
income tax returns are ‘personal information’ exempted from disclosure u/s
8(i(j) of the RTI Act. The CPIO has complied with the order of the AA and
provided point wise reply to the appellant regarding procedural aspects of
TEP and the assessment and also the outcome of the investigation made
in respect of TEP filed against Shri Brijkishor Verma.

In view of the above, the appeal is disposed of.

http://www.rti.india.gov.in/cic_deci...92_M_84734.pdf

Full credit to Karira Sir.

Decision as attachment.