PMNRF coverage under RTI — CIC ruling
Quick Reply: The Prime Minister's National Relief Fund is a 'public authority' under §2[h]; donation and disbursal records covered. PMNRF is a public authority under §2(h); its.
Central Information Commission · 2015-01-01 · Citation awaited · ★ Landmark
PMNRF is a public authority under §2(h); its donor, disbursal and trustee records are disclosable under RTI.
Case details
| Court | Central Information Commission |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2015-01-01 |
| Citation | Citation awaited |
| Petitioner | various |
| Respondent | PMO / PMNRF |
| RTI Act sections | §2(h) |
| Outcome | Applicant allowed |
Outcome
The Prime Minister's National Relief Fund is a 'public authority' under §2(h); donation and disbursal records covered.
Ratio decidendi
The Prime Minister's National Relief Fund, by virtue of its constitution, trustees and operational integration with the PMO, is a 'public authority' under §2(h). Its records of donations and disbursals are disclosable under RTI.
Keywords
PMNRF, relief fund, §2(h), CIC
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