Re: [RTI INDIA] Re: Centre must add purpose clause to RTI Act

Dear Sunil

I mentioned this in a post to humjanenge@googlegroups.com.
We can discuss it there, since this group (rti_india) is now more in
the nature of a backup group / SPV.

Sarbajit

On 2/21/11, Sunil Ahya <sunilahya@gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear Sarbajit,
>
> As mentioned in your post (quoted below) about there being specific existing
> provisions in the Constitution which overrides section 6(2) of the RTI Act,
> can you please specify those relevant provisions (Articles) of the
> Constitution, to substantiate your claim?
>
> Quote from your post:
>
> In any case there are specific Constitutional provisions requiring reasons
> for seeking info to be mandated and which over-ride 6(2) of the RTI Act.
> FYI,, 6(2) is actually unconstitutional and it is better that the Act be
> amended otherwise it would be struck down by some court.
>
> Unquote
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Sunil.
>