2016 (11) TMI 1569 - Commission - Indian Laws

Calling of information - applicant stated that he was terminated from service and wants the relevant file notings in this regard - RTI Act - Held that - The RTI Act provides no exemption from disclosure requirements of sub-judice matters. The only exemption for sub-judice matters is regarding what has been expressly forbidden disclosure by a court or a tribunal and what may constitute contempt of court. In the present case, the relevant file is with regional office Agra and the applicant has moved the CAT against his termination order. However, this cannot be ground for denial of file noting relating to the applicant s own termination matter - The CPIO is accordingly directed to provide the information after collecting the same from regional office within 30 days from the date of receipt of this order. Appeal allowed - decided in favor of appellant.

Summary

The Central Information Commission ordered the CPIO to provide file notings related to the termination of the applicant within 30 days, despite the matter being sub-judice. The applicant had moved the CAT against the termination order.