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Understanding Citizen’s Charters Through an RTI Case Example A Citizen’s Charter is meant to define service standards, responsibilities of public authorities, and mechanisms for grievance redressal. Many government departments publish…

Students across India frequently face issues such as missing answer sheets, delayed results, errors in marks, or lack of transparency in the evaluation process. The Right to Information (RTI) Act,…

Verification of identity and address documents is a critical requirement for obtaining public services such as telephone connections, electricity connections, water supply, LPG connections, and government benefits. However, fraudulent or…

How to Use RTI for Bank Transaction Disputes: A Practical Guide Disputes involving unexplained withdrawals, unauthorised debits, or missing banking records are increasingly common. When internal grievance channels fail, the…

Are Election Campaign Expenses Public Information? Understanding RTI Limits with CIC Case Example Election transparency is one of the most debated topics in India, and many citizens rely on the…

Understanding the rules governing fixed deposit (FD) interest rates for senior citizens can be confusing, especially when guidelines issued Government of India (GOI) and actual practices …

How to Use RTI to Clarify Pension Eligibility and Rule Amendments: Understanding the Applicability of Pension Rule 49(2) Retired employees often struggle to understand which pension rules apply to them,…

Can Third-Party Cheque Loss Information Be Disclosed Under RTI? Understanding When Public Interest Overrides Privacy Financial information held is generally protected under the Right to Information (RTI) Act,…

  A Case Study on DG (Tourism) Approval and Foreigners Registration Compliance Ensuring that guest houses, lodges, and short-stay accommodations comply with licensing norms is crucial for public safety, tourism…

  A Case Study Where CIC Imposed ₹25,000 Penalty on a PIO for Non-Compliance Timely response to RTI applications is not optional—it is a statutory duty. Under the RTI Act,…