Inspection of records under RTI — CIC guidance

Inspection under §2[j] is a statutory right; PIO must facilitate with advance notice. Inspection under §2(j) is a right, not a favour; PIO must schedule access.

Inspection under §2(j) is a right, not a favour; PIO must schedule access reasonably.

Inspection under §2(j) is a statutory right; PIO must facilitate with advance notice.

§2(j) expressly lists 'inspection of works, documents, records' as a facet of the right to information. PIO must facilitate inspection on reasonable notice; cannot refuse inspection and substitute with photocopy only.

inspection, §2(j), CIC, records

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Editorial summary · last reviewed 21 April 2026.