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rtionline.gov.in vs State portal — CIC
Central Information Commission · 2022-01-01 · Citation awaited
rtionline.gov.in RTI for State matter: Central PIO must §6(3) transfer, not reject.
Case details
| Court | Central Information Commission |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2022-01-01 |
| Citation | Citation awaited |
| Petitioner | Applicants |
| Respondent | Central PIOs |
| RTI Act sections | §6(3) |
| Outcome | Applicant allowed |
Outcome
RTI filed on rtionline.gov.in for State-subject matter: Central PIO must transfer under §6(3) to State PIO; not reject.
Ratio decidendi
Where an applicant files on rtionline.gov.in (Central portal) but the information falls under a State department's jurisdiction, the receiving Central PIO must transfer under §6(3) to the appropriate State PIO — not reject for wrong forum. The applicant cannot be penalised for portal choice.
Keywords
rtionline.gov.in, §6(3), State transfer, CIC
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