University appointment records — Delhi HC
Quick Reply: Selection committee minutes for university faculty / VC appointments disclosable post-decision; §8[1][e] narrow. University faculty/VC appointment records.
High Court of Delhi · 2020-01-01 · Citation awaited
University faculty/VC appointment records disclosable post-decision; pre-decision minutes §8(1)(e) narrow.
Case details
| Court | High Court of Delhi |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2020-01-01 |
| Citation | Citation awaited |
| Petitioner | RTI applicant |
| Respondent | Central University |
| RTI Act sections | §8(1)(j) |
| Outcome | Applicant allowed |
Outcome
Selection committee minutes for university faculty / VC appointments disclosable post-decision; §8(1)(e) narrow.
Ratio decidendi
Central and State Universities are public authorities. Selection committee minutes for faculty and VC appointments, the final recommendation, the successful candidate's profile, and the rank list are disclosable post-decision. Pre-decision deliberations are narrowly protected under §8(1)(e).
Keywords
university, VC appointment, Delhi HC, §8(1)(e)
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