As per order dated 7-7-2008 the parties were put to notice that petition would be disposed of at the admission stage and the parties were also directed to file brief submissions in support of their contentions. which they have done. However, none appears for respondent No.3. Heard Mr. Dastane, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr. Sonak, learned Assistant Government. Pleader for respondent Nos. 1, 2 and 4.

2. Admittedly, the petitioner is Urban Cooperative Bank registered under the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act. 1960 (for short Societies Act) and is controlled in respect of certain matters by the, Reserve Bank of India, under Section 110-A of the Societies Act and certain provisions of Banking Regulations Act. Respondent No. 3 is a share holder of the petitioner-Bank. He made two applications before the Bank on different dates seeking certain information under the provisions of the Right to Information Act. 2005. Both the applications were rejected by the petitioner contending that Right to Information Act is not applicable to the petitioner-Bank. however, he could seek information as per the provisions of the Societies Act. In view of this. he preferred two a