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Exempting CBI from RTI U/S 24 is Valid.

NEWS ON CBI - MADRAS HIGH COURT DISMISSES PETITION CHALLENGING EXEMPTION OF CBI FROM RTI
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New Delhi , 09-09-2011
Hon'ble Madras High Court today (9.9.11) dismissed a petition challengng exemption of the CBI from RTI U/s 24 of the RTI Act.

Hon'ble Chief Justice of the High Court in his judgement has pronounced that the notification issued by the Centre exempting CBI from RTI U/s 24 is valid on the grounds of national security and intelligence. The Court saw no justification for interfering in the matter.

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