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Answer-sheet inspection (post Aditya Bandopadhyay) — RTI
Direct answer. File RTI to the examining authority (board/university/UPSC/SSC) citing Aditya Bandopadhyay. Ask inspection of own answer script, marking scheme, evaluator comments.
Legal framework
- Aditya Bandopadhyay v. CBSE (2011) 8 SCC 497 — answer scripts are “information”.
- ICAI v. Shaunak Satya (2011) — evaluator identity protected.
- State education Acts.
5 questions to ask
- Inspection of answer script.
- Marking scheme for the subject.
- Evaluator comments (anonymised).
- Moderator adjustments.
- Average marks for section/question.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, Examining Authority Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Answer-sheet inspection My answer script for [exam] roll [..] is sought under Aditya Bandopadhyay. Please furnish (1) inspection date, (2) marking scheme, (3) evaluator comments, (4) moderator adjustments, (5) averages. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Forgetting to cite Aditya Bandopadhyay — PIOs routinely refuse without it.
- Skipping marking scheme ask — the key benchmark.
Case law anchors
- Aditya Bandopadhyay (2011) — foundational.
- Praveen Hosur v. CBSE (Kar HC 2009) — OMR disclosable.
Pro tips
- Ask for photocopy not just inspection.
- Pair with board grievance redressal.
FAQ
- Q: JEE/NEET OMR — disclosable? Yes — per Praveen Hosur.
- Q: Viva-voce marks — disclosable? Bihar PSC v. Rizwi — balanced; institutional records yes, evaluator identity no.
Related reading
Sources
- Aditya Bandopadhyay (2011). ICAI v. Shaunak Satya (2011). Praveen Hosur (2009).
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.