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  1. Disturbing decision of CIC
  2. Post Office is not a designated APIO for CIC and "date of receipt" means date of receipt on PIO's desk !
  3. CIC recommends Disciplinary Action against FAA of MCD
  4. Information regarding service matters of employee
  5. Indian Institute of Banking and Finance is a Public Authority
  6. Information regarding action taken on tax evasion compalints to be provided
  7. FAA of AP High Court and APSIC
  8. CIC's orders are speaking orders and cannot be appealed against except by way of writ
  9. Falling between two stools
  10. CIC directs recovery of costs from salary of appellant !
  11. PIO was confused if 30 days were excluding holidays - hence no penalty !
  12. Clarifications can be given in order to avoid multiple interpretations
  13. What is the meaning of "OR" in a decision...
  14. CIC starts taking serious view of FAA's not hearing appeals, passing orders and not appearing before Commission
  15. Received/Sent, "Questions", Sec 4(1)(d) and turning entire Sec 4(1) on its head !
  16. Identity of passengers on flights cannot be disclosed under Sec 8(1)(j)
  17. Rupee-Rouble agreement between Russia and India to be disclosed
  18. Can a firm raise RTI query?
  19. CIC rules that assets declarations of public servants cannot be exempted under Sec 8(1)(j)
  20. Details of one time settlement of loans to be disclosed
  21. Income Tax returns and assessment orders not exempt under sec 8(1)(j)!
  22. MP's/MLA's/Council members/Panchayat Members are not PA's under RTI Act
  23. Copies of CIBIL reports obtained by Banks are disclosable
  24. CIC can ask PIO to submit sworn affidavit regarding non availability of a document
  25. Certain details about Loans given with interest subsidy are disclosable
  26. The benefit of sending several copies of appeals !!
  27. Orders regarding Disciplinary proceedings should be in the Public Domain
  28. Penalty converted to Disciplinary Action
  29. Delay in transfer of application under Sec 6(3) cannot result in Penalty...Bye Bye Sec 6(3)
  30. SIC decision to compensate the applicant two times for delay
  31. Is 8 days delay within "reasonable clause" ?
  32. CIC orders Rs. 20,000 compensation due to poor record keeping in PNB
  33. CIC ignores it's own rules !
  34. Penalty by CIC for sec 4 violation
  35. Applicants allowed to check status of petitions with Public Authorities - under RTI
  36. CIC decission
  37. high court madras on salary details of psu employee
  38. Fix costs on adjournments in courts
  39. Can CIC say that it is not in a position to investigate allegations of harrasment due to RTI ?
  40. How Central & State Information Commissioners (CICs / SICs) screw up your RTI Second Appeal
  41. IC SG lays down exact figures/guidelines to define "substantial" etc....
  42. Details of NPA accounts and their sale are to be disclosed
  43. To Review or Not to Review.....Strange order of the CIC !
  44. CIC allows disclosure of Mobile Phone details - as a special case
  45. Complaint or Second Appeal
  46. List of members of DPC disclosable
  47. CIC rules that Delhi HC can charge fees for First Appeals
  48. Political parties do not fall under the purvew of RTI ACT
  49. Model Answer Key is disclosable but evaluated answer sheets have to wait
  50. Property Returns - DoPT says yes , but after third party consent. CIC says third party consent only because of involvement of civil litigation
  51. Can a PA claim vacation from RTI ? - PIO thinks so !
  52. CIC orders proper record keeping in the CIC
  53. CIC Wajahat Habibullah recuses himself from a matter due to his proximity to Mrs. Sonia Gandhi
  54. CIC asks CPIO's to discharge their duty with full awareness that they are the petitioners facilitators
  55. CIC hauls up SEBI regarding its grievance handling mechanism and its role as a regulator
  56. CIC Clarifies on "information relating to any private body which can be accessed by a PA" - Sec 2(f)
  57. CIC issues s'Show cause notice" to DoPT officers and threatens action under Sec 166, 187 188 of IPC
  58. Air Force Naval Housing Board (AFNHB) is not a PA under the RTI Act
  59. CIC hauls up PIO of Tis Hazari Courts for misinterpreting the RTI Act
  60. PIO cannot direct applicant to seek permission from different officers to obtain information and rules framed cannot run contrary to the main act
  61. Residential Addresses of Officers have to be suo-motu disclosed under Sec 4(1)(b)(ix)
  62. CPIO cannot withold information inspite of "No Objection" from third party
  63. Passport is a public document as per Passport Act 1967
  64. CIC asks Secretary of CIC to reform procedures and bring the functioning of the CIC in conformity to the expectations of Citizens
  65. All documents related to the RTI process are disclosable
  66. IC M L Sharma clarifies regarding "further fee" under Sec 7(3)
  67. Lists of those who voted can only be disclosed by application to the competent court
  68. CIC W Habibullah sticks to his word - issues show cause notice for "obstruction" for non compliance
  69. IMPORTANT: Societies registered under the Multi State Coop. Societies Act, 2002 are Public Authorities
  70. All India Chess Federation is a Public Authority
  71. FAA must give opportunity to be heard, hear the appeal and pass order himself
  72. CPIO cannot approach information Commissioner seeking advice
  73. DoPT clarifies certain aspects of the RTI Act
  74. RBI refuses information regarding closure of Cooperative Banks in Gujarat
  75. Erstwhile FAA's orders cannot be reviewed by the subsequent FAA, Copies of all documents in the RTI process are disclosable
  76. DoPT has no powers to give instructions...
  77. IC Shailesh Gandhi has sought a review of the Full Bench CIC order on Answer Scripts...
  78. Appellant is allowed representation or assistance at any stage of first or second appeal
  79. Does the deceased also have a Right to Privacy ?
  80. Karnataka SIC issues orders to Police not to visit RTI Applicants
  81. Does a FAA have powers to decide whether information can be given free of charge as per Sec 7(6) ?
  82. What is "delay" and which "information can be disclosed"....?
  83. "No Larger Public Interest" as a reason for denial of information
  84. Total Wages and Total Remittances to EPFO can be disclosed
  85. What happens if a RTI Applicant passes away before getting the PIO's reply ?
  86. First Appellate Authority cannot review its orders and should give a hearing to the appellant
  87. Indian Railway Welfare Organisation is a Public Authority under the RTI Act
  88. Can I get copy of reply submitted by PIO in response to show cause notice ?
  89. Details of impounding/extension of passport of estranged spouse can be disclosed...
  90. CIC passes the buck regarding disclosure of ACR's.....
  91. Certain details in the Bill of Entry are disclosable...
  92. PIO's reply never reaches, FAA never replies to FA/reminder and then CIC also loses the Complaint..
  93. LICHFL, GICHFL and LIC Mutual Fund declared a Public Authority
  94. CIC issues Show Cause to PIO for misguiding applicant regarding mode of fees
  95. CIC invites appellant to present his suggestions in the next weekly meeting
  96. Passport details of third party are disclosable under the RTI Act
  97. Important decision of cic
  98. CIC refuses to accept date on the envelope as the correct date...
  99. Information regarding issue of caste certficates and entitlement of benefits is in larger Public Interest
  100. Sec 8(3) cannot be unilaterally applied for info beyond 20 years
  101. Rules framed under RTI cannot be inconsistent with the parent Act - Punjab SIC
  102. Full bench order of CIC regarding Life or Liberty matters in medical situations...
  103. How long does it take CIC to list a Second Appeal / Complaint
  104. Chief Information Commissioner of CIC hears First Appeals in the CIC due to procedural issues...
  105. CIC's IC Dixit's blank decision.
  106. Asst. Registrars of CIC signing and giving orders in simple cases
  107. Information regarding Income Tax refunds...CIC remands matter back to the ITO and disposes the appeal !
  108. Appellate Authority can be recommended for Disciplinary action if he acts like a normal "senior officer"
  109. Another file goes missing in RoCS - show cause for penalty and compensation...
  110. CIC asks RoCS to show cause as to why not compensate for "missing file"
  111. Marksheets of individual candidates are not third party information
  112. The strangest decision of a IC ever seen !
  113. AA cannot hear first appeal if he himself passed a order as a PIO
  114. Income Tax returns of Charitable Trusts to be treated different from returns from others...possibility of disclosure
  115. IC Shailesh Gandhi lets his Second Appeal abate....
  116. Analysis of orders/decisions of new IC's in the CIC
  117. decision of IC Shaliesh Gandhi uploaded.
  118. karnataka Info Com-Decisions
  119. How to declare a Public Authority....an important order of CIC
  120. CIC penalises PIO of CAG for repeatedly passing responsibility to subordinates
  121. CIC asks Secretary DoPT to ensure that DoPT instructions are complied with by all organs of the Government
  122. Distinctioin between University Exams and Entrance exams to Universities - Disclosure of answer scripts allowed in the later case..
  123. RTI Rules cannot be in direct conflict with the RTI Act - landmark order of the CIC
  124. Information Commission Has Jurisdiction To Issue Directions ALLAHABAD High Court
  125. "Human Rights" approach to Sec 24 exempted organisations...
  126. Astonishing analysis of AP CIC orders....
  127. Strange interpretation of Sec 18(1) by A.P. SIC
  128. PIO/PA can also file Second Appeal against order of FAA
  129. When does exemption to DGIT become applicable...
  130. Information from Debt Recovery Tribunal - Denied
  131. "Lot of water has flown under the bridge" - but still no penalty !
  132. Stinging Order of CIC against AA in CBDT - Important issues raised...
  133. Compiling information v/s Creating/Generating information....
  134. New ways to Present your Case before the Commissions
  135. Details on Rural Postal Insurance Scheme have to be disclosed..
  136. New web enabled work flow software to be used by CIC....
  137. Quotations appearing on every page of CIC decisions...
  138. Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI) is not a PA
  139. CIC allows disclosure of procedure adopted for Mercy Petitions
  140. CIC full bench hearing on matter re CBDT
  141. As per GIC decision, the State Bar Councils fall under CIC and not SIC
  142. CIC comments in decision regarding "Proof of Citizenship"
  143. Important CIC decision regarding Passports
  144. Strictures by CIC gaianst misbehaviour of Government Servants with RTI Applicants
  145. CIC views loss of files related to corruption seriously...
  146. Disclosure of IIT-JEE Key and Answer sheets allowed ?
  147. How to withdraw a complaint/appeal
  148. CIC Mr. Wajahat Habibullah finally allows access to property returns.........
  149. Another "toss it back" decision from CIC
  150. Right to Rebuke/Reprimand
  151. Delhi HC PIO and AA represented by a Counsel in CIC
  152. CIC directs PIO to file case against Appellant
  153. CIC pulls up Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance & Pension...
  154. If citizen does not have access to information already in Public Domain - PIO bound to give under RTI
  155. CIC Mr. Wajahat Habibullah's decision pre-empts denial by PIO......
  156. CIC again passes the "buck"
  157. Strange order of the CIC......
  158. Second Appeals against the CIC...some orders by the CIC
  159. Some important points raised......rejected by CIC because not "information"
  160. DD/BC/IPO can be payable to "Accounts Officer"....for PA under Central RTI Rules
  161. Volcker Report (Oil for Food Scam) related letter...
  162. Applicant can ask for copy of objections filed by third party with PIO....
  163. Right to Copies : Chennai High Court Mentions RTI Act, 2005
  164. If PIO does not follow orders of AA to disclose...
  165. Full Bench Exhaustive decision of CIC on Sec 8(1)(j)....Privacy & Personal Information
  166. CIC asks BSNL to show cause for Rs 1 Lakh compensation...
  167. When FAA's orders are not complied with
  168. Subsidiary of public authority comes under RTI Act: CIC
  169. Clarification re matters under investigation and sub-judice
  170. Appelants views regarding penalty cannot be considered
  171. Information can be disclosed in phases....
  172. 'Investigation' not only means Criminal but departmental investigation under RTI.
  173. appellant presence during 1st or 2nd Appeal not nessessary.
  174. File notings of confidential files are exempt from disclosure under RTI
  175. 'substantially financed' while defining any organization to be Public Body.
  176. CIC direct SVNIRTAR to pay for appelant travel expenses for filling 2nd appeal
  177. Issue of compensation not under RTI but under consumer forum
  178. framing of rules did not fall within the purview of the Commission
  179. Evaluated Answer scripts are not confidential: A landmark judgement
  180. The details of Leave Travel Concession are not exempt
  181. organizations are barred to get information
  182. DPC proceedings not to be disclosed
  183. After expiry of preservation period the information cannot be disclosed.
  184. IT & Property returns, income tax assessment orders not to be disclosed.
  185. evaluated answer copies cannot be disclosed under RTI
  186. marks percentage to be disclosed in the depatmental exam
  187. Disclosure wich impede the process of investigation is exempt
  188. Service matter which benefit the seeker in court doesnot serve public interest
  189. Full examination under RTI exemption should be done
  190. Citizens have right to access file noting under RTI
  191. Information can only be withheld which can be brought under Section 8(1)
  192. Receipt and Dispatch for RTI cases to be clearly defined in office
  193. Confidentiality of accounts by bank exempt under RTI
  194. Personal information of thrid party exempt from RTI disclosure
  195. Information cannot be divulged which would impede the process of investigation.
  196. Data deleted cannot be asked under RTI
  197. No Provision for redressal of recruitment, transfer, promotions through RTI
  198. Disc proceedings against other cannot be revealed under RTI
  199. appeal from Sh. N. Anbarasan Vs IOB, Chennai
  200. appeal from Shri Pradipta Dutta Vs Directorate of Income Tax (Legal & Research)
  201. Mr. Himanshu J. Mehta Vs Employees Provident Fund Organisation, Ahmedabad.