Central Information Commission · 2017-01-01 · Citation awaited
Trusts receiving substantial State financing are public authorities under §2(h) — Thalappalam applied.
| Court | Central Information Commission |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2017-01-01 |
| Citation | Citation awaited |
| Petitioner | RTI applicant |
| Respondent | Charitable Trust |
| RTI Act sections | §2(h) |
| Outcome | Applicant allowed |
Charitable trusts receiving substantial State grants come within §2(h), following Thalappalam test.
A charitable trust receiving grant-in-aid, land allotment at concessional rates, or other substantial State benefits falls within §2(h) 'substantially financed' prong of the Thalappalam test.
charitable trust, §2(h), substantial financing, CIC, Thalappalam
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