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Cooperative banks under RTI — Kerala HC
High Court of Kerala · 2017-01-01 · Citation awaited
Post-Thalappalam, cooperative banks are public authorities only if substantial State financing is proven.
Case details
| Court | High Court of Kerala |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2017-01-01 |
| Citation | Citation awaited |
| Petitioner | RTI applicant |
| Respondent | Cooperative bank |
| RTI Act sections | §2(h) |
| Outcome | Partly allowed |
Outcome
Cooperative banks not automatically public authorities post-Thalappalam; substantial financing must be shown case-by-case.
Ratio decidendi
Following Thalappalam (SC 2013), cooperative banks — even those under State cooperative societies acts — are not automatically 'public authorities'. A factual determination of substantial State financing or control is required in each case.
Keywords
cooperative banks, Kerala HC, §2(h), Thalappalam
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