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Right to Information Act - the provisions of Sections 12(5) and ...


Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Sections 12(5) & 15(5) in RTI Act; Requires Degree and Experience for Appointments.

September 28, 2012

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Right to Information Act - the provisions of Sections 12(5) and 15(5) of the Act of 2005 are held to be constitutionally valid, but with the rider that to hold and declare that the expression ‘knowledge and experience’ appearing in these provisions would mean and include a basic degree in the respective field and the experience gained thereafter. - SC

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