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Originally Posted by taurus  In the absence of any specific provision in the Act for allowing any third person for inspection of files, every case has to be decided on its merits. While doing so the main aim of the Act viz. ensuring transparency and accountability should be kept in mind. I dont think there can be an universal rule for this. |
Since you remind us on the "absence of any specific provision in the act"..... can you point out any specific provision in the act, about "any third person". Note, I am not talking about "third party", but about "third person" which you have mentioned in your own post.
My dear friend, this act has been brought out for the citizens of under. Check Section 3. So anybody who comes along with the citizen, also happens to be a citizen of the country. We have already discussed this point, earlier in this thread.
Of course, the
PIO can raise the point in debarring advocates from attending the inspection. The
PIO can also ask for identify cards from those who seek to inspect the documents. The
PIO will have to allow only citizens, but can stop the others.
Best wishes
Manoj