RTI Act Applies to Nirmiti Kendras; ₹50K Cost Imposed for Denying Information: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court delivered a significant ruling clarifying that Nirmiti Kendras qualify as a public authority under Section 2(h) of the Right To Information Act, 2005. The case arose when the Public Information Officer (PIO) of a Nirmiti Kendra challenged an order passed by the State Information Commissioner directing the Kendra to provide information requested by an applicant. Justice Suraj Govindaraj heard the matter and dismissed the petition filed…
