Layman’s Guide to RTI Act 2005 Part 3: How to avoid refusal by Public Information officer?
Can government give every information that is requested by a citizen? No. The country cannot run unless some information is secret or confidential in government organizations. For example, information that is of strategic importance (such as the latest missile being developed by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), cannot be shared with the public. Similarly, if peace talks are being held between Indian and its neighbouring country, such details cannot be disclosed until the talks are concluded. Intelligence and national security organizations of the government are generally exempted from the ambit of the RTI Act. For example: Intelligence Bureau. Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Central Economic Intelligence Bureau Directorate of Enforcement Narcotics Control Bureau… A complete and updated list of these exempted organizations is available in Second Schedule of RTI Act. G...