RTI ACT
Disclose tender process for Board exam answer sheet procurement under RTI Act: CIC to CBSE
The Central Information Commission has directed the CBSE to disclose expenditure and procurement details for Class 10 and 12 board exams, including answer book information. The CIC set aside the CBSE's earlier denial, emphasizing transparency in public procurement and requiring proper justification for any withheld information under the RTI Act.
CIC pulls up PNGRB over RTI reply on safety, inspections of IGL pipeline work
The Central Information Commission has criticized the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board. This is for not properly answering a Right to Information request. The request sought details on safety measures for gas pipeline work by Indraprastha Gas Limited. The Commission ordered the regulator to provide a better response.
Sukhendu's exit deepens TMC unrest, rebel leader Ritabrata claims more MPs set to break ranks
Rebel TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee views Sukhendu Shekhar Ray's resignation as a significant protest. He believes more party parliamentarians will publicly oppose the leadership. This comes as dissident TMC MPs reportedly met with a Union minister. Banerjee criticizes the party's internal functioning and favouritism. The TMC faces a volatile phase with potential defections reshaping its strength.
Don't allow hiding under forgetting: Why Delhi HC's 'right to be forgotten' ruling raises serious concerns
A recent Delhi High Court ruling grants acquitted individuals a 'right to be forgotten'. Their names will be removed from online search results and public databases. This decision raises concerns about the balance between privacy and free speech. The court's interpretation of privacy rights and its potential impact on journalism and access to public information are highlighted.
BCCI appoints Sairaj Bahutule as India’s spin bowling coach
Sairaj Bahutule has been appointed the new spin bowling coach for the Indian men's cricket team. The former all-rounder brings extensive experience from his playing and coaching careers. Bahutule has a strong track record in domestic and franchise cricket. He previously coached India's Under-19 World Cup-winning side and worked with the National Cricket Academy.
BCCI not a public authority, doesn't fall under RTI: CIC
The Central Information Commission has ruled the Board of Control for Cricket in India is not a public authority. This reverses a previous 2018 decision. The BCCI is therefore not legally bound to respond to Right to Information applications. This ruling impacts how citizens can seek information from the cricket board.
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'BCCI not a public authority under RTI Act': CIC overturns its 2018 order
The Central Information Commission has ruled that Board of Control for Cricket in India does not qualify as a “public authority” under the RTI Act because it is not owned, controlled or substantially funded by the government.
CIC asks Lok Sabha Secretariat to revisit denial of disclosure of Rs 1.7 crore electronic procurement bills for 2021-22
The Central Information Commission has ordered the Lok Sabha Secretariat to reconsider its refusal to share bills for electronic items bought for over Rs 1.7 crore. The Secretariat must now either provide the bills or explain why they cannot be disclosed. This follows an RTI request for spending details on computer hardware and peripherals.
SC likely to hear petitions challenging sections of India’s first privacy law this month
The petitioners are the Reporters' Collective, the Editors Guild of India, the National Campaign for People's Right to Information, Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sanghatan, human rights and transparency activist Venkatesh Nayak and journalist Geeta Seshu. Among other aspects, they have questioned provisions which amend the Right to Information (RTI) Act and allegedly enable blanket denial of information requests involving personal data.
Do traffic police have the right to jump in front of your Car or bike and snatch keys? Viral video tells what you can do in such cases
Traffic challan rules: A viral video sparks debate on Indian drivers' rights as a legal expert clarifies that traffic police cannot forcefully snatch keys during routine checks. While officers can demand documents, unauthorized key-snatching and aggressive stopping tactics are illegal and pose safety risks, leading to calls for better enforcement and awareness.
India denies RTI on Russia oil import data, cites strategic and commercial confidentiality
Information on Russian oil imports to India is being withheld. The Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell cited commercial and confidential reasons. The Central Information Commission supported this, citing strategic and economic interests. Details of crude oil imports between June 2022 and June 2025 remain undisclosed. The Commission also noted issues with the PPAC website's transparency.
Census 2027 to be India's first digital enumeration exercise
India is gearing up for Census 2027, the nation's 16th census. This massive undertaking will be the world's largest, featuring digital integration and mobile data collection. The census will capture detailed demographic, social, and economic information. Comprehensive caste enumeration is also planned. The government has approved significant funding for this crucial exercise, ensuring accurate data for policymaking.
Excise policy: Delhi HC judge Swarana K Sharma refuses to recuse, rejects Kejriwal's plea
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma rejected pleas for her recusal from the Delhi liquor-policy case. She stated litigants cannot judge judges without material. Kejriwal and others sought her withdrawal citing previous rulings and perceived bias. The judge asserted her impartiality and commitment to justice. She will proceed to hear the CBI's petition.
CIC flags lack of tracking system for tax evasion complaints, urges GST authorities to improve transparency
The Central Information Commission has urged GST authorities to implement a system for tracking tax evasion complaints. Currently, complainants lack a way to know the progress of their petitions. This opacity breeds suspicion of cases being closed without proper review. The Commission suggests an online facility to view complaint status.
Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on PIL challenging provisions of digital personal data protection law
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to respond to a petition. The petition challenges parts of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. It claims these parts weaken transparency under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The court also ordered Rajasthan to be made a party.
NDA govt systematically corroded RTI Act: Congress
On the RTI Act's 20th anniversary, Congress accused the Modi government of systematically corroding the legislation, leaving the Central Information Commission headless and weakening the public interest clause. The party cited five key RTI revelations that prompted the government to dilute the act in 2019, impacting transparency and citizen rights.
RTI Act amendment through data protection law balances it with privacy rights: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The government informed Parliament that amendments to the RTI Act, through the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, balance the right to privacy with the right to information. The amendment to Section 8(1)(j) aligns with judicial reasoning on reasonable restrictions. It allows information access if public interest outweighs potential harm, ensuring transparency and privacy coexist harmoniously.
Ashwini Vaishnaw's stand on RTI Act not satisfactory, says Congress's Jairam Ramesh
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh has refuted Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's defense of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Ramesh argues that the amendment weakens the RTI Act by exempting all personal information and removing citizens' equal right to information as legislators. He emphasizes the RTI Act's existing ability to protect irrelevant personal information.
RTI Act has become a people's movement, says CIC Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha
The Chief Information Commissioner, Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha, has praised the Right to Information Act (RTI Act) in India, calling it a "people's movement". Sinha stated that no other country has such a large number of applications being filed and replied to. He acknowledged that there are still shortcomings in the Act that need to be addressed, but expressed hope that with time and experience, improvements will be made.
Government may amend RTI Act despite opposition
Govt has advertised for the top job of CIC without specifying service terms– which is in sync with the proposed amendments that Parliament is yet to pass
Maharashtra Government did not spend any money on popularising RTI Act
Maharashtra Government has not spent even a single rupee on advertising and promoting the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
Political parties can't be under RTI Act: Centre tells Supreme Court
When the RTI Act was enacted, it was never visualised that politicial parties would be brought within the ambit of the transparency law, DoPT said.
Government to rope in interns to study RTI Act's implementation
The three-month fellowship will also help government in assessing the success of RTI in improving transparency and accountability.
Govt releases compendium of best practices on RTI Act
A compendium of best practices on implementation of RTI Act was released here today by Union Minister V Narayanasamy.
Government puts 'secret' Cabinet note on RTI Act amendment online
The CIC had in its order on June 3 held that the six political parties were public authorities and come under the purview of RTI Act.
IFFCO does not come under RTI Act: CIC
IFFCO does not fit in the definition of public authority and cannot come under the purview of RTI Act because subsidy cannot be construed as substantial financing.
RTI should be circumscribed if it encroaches on privacy: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
Voicing concern over frivolous and vexatious use of RTI Act, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the citizens' right to know should definitely be circumscribed if it encroaches on an individual's privacy.
Govt to train nodal officers on do's and don'ts of RTI Act
In a move aimed at strengthening RTI Act, the central govt has decided to train nodal officers dealing with RTI applications both at Centre and in states.
Don't touch the RTI Act: Information Commissioners to Government
Information Commissioners strongly feel that there should be no tinkering with the RTI Act to constrict it and instead it should be strengthened.
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