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§24 proviso — corruption complaint — Bombay HC
High Court of Bombay · 2018-01-01 · Citation awaited
§24 exemption does NOT apply to corruption / human-rights complaints — proviso forces disclosure path.
Case details
| Court | High Court of Bombay |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2018-01-01 |
| Citation | Citation awaited |
| Petitioner | Citizen / complainant |
| Respondent | Exempt organisation under §24 |
| RTI Act sections | §24 |
| Outcome | Applicant allowed |
Outcome
§24 proviso activates for corruption and human-rights violations; CIC Central Govt approval required.
Ratio decidendi
The proviso to §24 carves out two categories from the exempt-organisation notification — allegations of corruption and human rights violations. Such RTIs proceed via the CIC with Central Government approval; a blanket §24 refusal is not available for them.
Keywords
§24 proviso, Bombay HC, corruption, human rights
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