2009 (1) TMI 545

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..... rporation of Delhi, South Zone, Green Park, New Delhi on 11-12-2006 seeking information pertaining to all the works awarded during 2001-2006 using discretionary Councillor funds by Councillors in the South Zone of the MCD. Since no reply was received within the mandated time of 30 days, he had filed the First Appeal before the Additional Commissioner (Engineering) on 19-1-2007. The First Appellate .....

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..... uch kind of information is proactively provided by the MCD. Decision The complaint is disposed off. 3. The remarks (in italics above) of First Appellate Authority were uncalled for and showed a poor understanding of the Act. The Complainant is not required under the RTI Act to prove public interest at the time of seeking information. The aim of the RTI Act is to usher in transparency and a .....

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