AI Overview...
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Information Pertaining to Department or PIO - It is the domain of the RTI applicant to identify the specific department or Public Information Officer (PIO) from whom the information can be obtained. The RTI Act requires applicants to specify the department or PIO to facilitate targeted disclosure. When the information is not within the applicant's knowledge, they may need to make reasonable efforts to identify the correct department or PIO. If the information sought pertains to another office or department, the RTI application can be transferred accordingly Mahesh Kumar vs PIO, SDM (Saraswati Vihar) - Central Information Commission.
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Scope of Information and Transfer of RTI Applications - If the requested information does not pertain to the department where the application was filed, the PIO is obliged to transfer the application to the appropriate department or PIO. Proper identification by the applicant helps ensure the application reaches the correct authority for disclosure Mahesh Kumar vs PIO, SDM (Saraswati Vihar) - Central Information Commission.
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Personal Information and Exemptions - Under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act, personal information that would invade an individual's privacy is exempt from disclosure unless it relates to public activity or interest. Applicants seeking such information must demonstrate a larger public interest to override privacy exemptions Union of India Through Ministry of External Affairs VS Rajesh Bhatia - Delhi, High Court Of Gujarat VS Gujarat Information Commission - Gujarat.
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Proactive Disclosure and Public Records - Public authorities are encouraged to publish information proactively under Section 4 of the RTI Act to minimize reliance on individual RTI applications. This includes information already available in public records, reducing the need for individual requests Shri Nitesh Yadav vs PIO, Maganese Ore (India) Ltd. - Central Information Commission.
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Third-Party Personal Data and Public Interest - Information related to third-party personal data, such as income tax details, is generally exempt unless a larger public interest justifies disclosure. The applicant must demonstrate significant public interest to override privacy protections Vinod Vashisht vs Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (CCA) Bangalore - Central Information Commission.
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Proper Identification and Evidence - Applicants are expected to provide clear, specific, and sufficient information to enable the PIO to locate the requested data. Vague or non-specific requests may lead to rejection or transfer to the appropriate department Mahesh Kumar vs PIO, SDM (Saraswati Vihar) - Central Information Commission, CPIO, Supreme Court of India, Tilak Marg, New Delhi VS Subhash Chandra Agarwal - Karnataka.
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Right to Information and Private Bodies - Information relating to private bodies or non-public authorities generally falls outside the RTI Act unless it is in the possession of a public authority or pertains to public functions. The applicant must establish that the information is within the scope of the RTI Act CPIO, Supreme Court of India, Tilak Marg, New Delhi VS Subhash Chandra Agarwal - Karnataka.
Analysis and Conclusion:
The RTI applicant bears the responsibility of identifying the correct department or PIO for effective information retrieval. When the information pertains to third parties or is private, exemptions under Section 8(1)(j) apply, requiring the applicant to demonstrate public interest. Proper, specific requests facilitate smoother processing, and proactive disclosures by authorities can reduce the need for RTI applications. If the information is outside the scope or not in the possession of the department, the application can be transferred accordingly. Overall, clarity, specificity, and understanding of exemptions are key for RTI success Mahesh Kumar vs PIO, SDM (Saraswati Vihar) - Central Information Commission, Union of India Through Ministry of External Affairs VS Rajesh Bhatia - Delhi, Shri Nitesh Yadav vs PIO, Maganese Ore (India) Ltd. - Central Information Commission.
Search Results for "It is the Domain of Rti Applicant to Find out as to Information Pertains to which Department or Pio"
2013 0 Supreme(Del) 1201 • India - Delhi
V.K.JAIN
from the Passport Office, which was denied by the PIO citing exemption under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act. ... (j) of the RTI Act, pertaining to personal information and invasion of privacy. ... personal information exempt from disclosure under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act. ... If the information sought relates to public activity of the third party, i.e. to his activities falling within the public domain, the exemption would not apply. ... Dharme....
2025 Supreme(Online)(CIC) 3840 • India - Central Information Commission
Vinod Kumar Tiwari, IC
applicants in proper information seeking. ... ; however, the PIO is now directed to provide updated information. ... information which was deemed unspecific and not in compliance with provisions - PIO directed to provide updated pointwise reply ... Since the information sought by the Appellant does not pertain to their office, the RTI application has been transferred to the PIO, SDM (Election), Northwest Delhi, to ....
2023 0 Supreme(Guj) 99 • India - Gujarat
BIREN VAISHNAV
8(1) of RTI Act, unless involves a larger public interest and Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer ... ) Rules, 2005 - Rules 4(4) and 5(2) - Application seeking information - Provide information and documents - Declared as illegal and ... a bona fide public interest in seeking information, disclosure of such information would cause unwarranted invasion of privacy of ... Hence, necessary endorsement was made below this application, the....
2025 Supreme(Online)(CIC) 3050 • India - Central Information Commission
Shri Heeralal Samariya, CJ
(A) Right to Information Act, 2005 - Scope of information disclosure and requirements - The Commission reaffirmed that information ... to publish information proactively to minimize reliance on RTI applications, promoting transparency in the use of public funds. ... relates to material already available in records of public authority and obligations under RTI do not include creation of new information ... Section 4 of the RTI Act to publish the #HL_....
2025 Supreme(Online)(CIC) 1701 • India - Central Information Commission
Vinod Kumar Tiwari, J
established - The applicant, as president of the trust, is not considered a citizen under the RTI Act for seeking information on ... income tax details of a trust - Information denied as it pertains to third-party personal information and no larger public interest ... case held that income tax information is personal and exempt from disclosure under RTI unless larger public interest is shown. ... It is observed that the applicant is....
2009 0 Supreme(Kar) 650 • India - Karnataka
S.RAVINDRA BHAT
2(f)----All "material in any form" includes all manner of information----It also includes "information relating to any private body ... is Public Authority---- Office of Central Public Information Officer of Supreme Court forms part of office of Chief Justice of ... is demonstrated, by way of objective material or evidence, furnished by the information seeker, the protection afforded by Section ... The petitioners argue that the information sought for, by the applicant, is not in the p....
2019 0 Supreme(SC) 1256 • India - Supreme Court
RANJAN GOGOI, N. V. RAMANA, D. Y. CHANDRACHUD, DEEPAK GUPTA, SANJIV KHANNA
(1), Proviso - PIO has to weigh the advantages and benefits of disclosing the information with the possible harm or injury to the ... Request for private information of third party - Third party has to be given opportunity to be heard so that PIO may consider whether ... non-available information and then furnish it to an applicant. ... not already in the public domain. ... Clause (2) of Section 6 of the RTI Act provides that an information....
2023 0 Supreme(Del) 932 • India - Delhi
PRATHIBA M. SINGH
Applicant to bypass the said barrier. ... The remedies of the RTI Applicant under the Anti-Dumping Rules, if any, are left open. ... Finding of the Court: The Court is also not impressed by the argument of the RTI Applicant that denial of providing ... The CPIO, vide reply dated 11th February, 2016 informed the RTI Applicant that the notification concerning the initiation of anti-dumping investigation is available on the website of Department of C....
2025 Supreme(Online)(CIC) 2150 • India - Central Information Commission
Vinod Kumar Tiwari, Information Commissioner
(Paras 11-19) Fact of the case: The applicant sought information pertaining to the tax assessment ... (A) Right to Information Act, 2005 - Sections 8(1)(e), 8(1)(j), 6(1), 6(3) - Income Tax Act, 1961 - Section 138 - Request for information ... ... ... Findings of Court: ... The CIC upheld the denial of information based on the provisions of the RTI Act and the Income Tax ... It is observed that the applicant is seeking information related to the i....
2011 0 Supreme(AP) 265 • India - Andhra Pradesh
L.NARASIMHA REDDY
properly represented the information properly and hence it is not covered by the Right to Information Act. ... to Information Act, because the note is not an information in the exclusive possession and custody of the Union Government, but ... the result of information collected from the public itself and the purpose of the petitioner is to see whether the Commissioner had ... Learned ASG submits that the Public Information Officer (PIO), of any department or establish....
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