[HumJanenge] Re: SC rules that Info Commission cannot order disclosure of information under Sec 18

Mr Jam,

The Apex Court has only pointed out that Section 18 can't be evoked to
order disclosure of information. This does not mean the information
can't be disclosed under the RTI Act.

As the judgment reads: "The nature of the power under Section 18 is
supervisory in character whereas the procedure under Section 19 is an
appellate procedure and a person who is aggrieved by refusal in
receiving the information which he has sought for can only seek
redress in the manner provided in the statute, namely, by following
the procedure under Section 19."

Regards,
Manu

On Dec 13, 9:15 am, C K Jam <rtiwan...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> In a recent judgment, the Apex Court has ruled that the SIC/CIC cannot order disclosure of information while decising Complaints under Sec 18 of the RTI Act.
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> The full judgment is attached.
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> The whole purpose of the RTI Act is to disseminate information. What is the big point in the Commission hearing Complaints under Sec 18, if the information cannot be disclosed ?
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> Beats me completely.
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> RTIwanted.
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>  Commission cannot order disclosure of information while heairng complaint under Sec 18.pdf
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