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Waqf Board under RTI
Supreme Court of India · 2022-01-01 · Citation awaited
State Waqf Boards (Waqf Act 1995) are §2(h) public authorities; property, grievance, and fund records disclosable.
Case details
| Court | Supreme Court of India |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2022-01-01 |
| Citation | Citation awaited |
| Petitioner | RTI applicant |
| Respondent | State Waqf Board |
| RTI Act sections | §2(h) |
| Outcome | Applicant allowed |
Outcome
State Waqf Boards, constituted under the Waqf Act 1995, are public authorities under §2(h).
Ratio decidendi
State Waqf Boards are constituted under the Waqf Act, 1995 with State control over appointments and funds. They are 'public authorities' under §2(h). Waqf property registers, grievance records, and audited accounts are disclosable under RTI.
Keywords
Waqf Board, §2(h), public authority
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