Can a govt employee ask information under RTI?

8 Answers. 3)Section 3 of the Right to Information Act, 2005, specifically states that: “Subject to the provisions of this Act, all citizens shall have the right to information”. A government employee is no doubt a citizen, and therefore, he has equal right to seek information from the concerned authority.

Who is exempted from providing information under RTI?

Under Section 8(1)(e) of the RTI Act, information available to a person in his fiduciary relationship is exempted from disclosure, unless the competent authority is satisfied that the larger public interest warrants the disclosure of such information.

Which authority is not excluded from RTI?

Most of the intelligence agencies are excluded from the ambit of RTI Act, 2005 as would be seen from Schedule 2 to the Act. However, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Directorate General of Central Excise Intelligence (DGCEI) are notable exclusion to this exemption.

How can I file RTI against Government employee?

An applicant who desires to obtain any information under the RTI Act can make a request through this Web Portal to the Ministries/Departments of Government of India. On clicking at “Submit Request”, the applicant has to fill the required details on the page that will appear.

What information Cannot be asked under RTI?

The Delhi High Court on Monday said that the disclosure of personal information, which has no relation to any public activity or interest and revelation of which can cause “unwarranted invasion” into the privacy of an individual, cannot be disclosed under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

Can an employee ask for information under RTI in his own office?

There is no regulation that prevents an employee from asking information under RTI relating to his/her own office. Among other things, you can ask for a copy of rules and regulations / notices/ circulars/ letters etc etc. RTI has huge scope.

Can a central government employee file an RTI against his own Pio?

So you cannot file an RTI against any person or an agency. Any citizen of india can seek information from any agency covered under RTI Act. So a central government employee can file an RTI demanding information from his own departments PIO.

Is there any bar to seek information through RTI in India?

No, there is no such bar. You can seek information if the same is not specifically barred under the provisions of RTI Act itself. Appellant requested under the proviso to Section 7 (1) of RTI.

Can a Delinquent File an RTI against a departmental enquiry?

Under the general principles of natural justice which govern every departmental enquiry, the delinquent has a right to ask for any information or record for the purpose of defending himself. A simple letter to the enquiry officer giving the details of records sought is sufficient and there is no need to resort to the RTI Act.