Can I get cabinet notes under RTI?
I want to get the cabinet notes of a particular decision made by the government. Can I file an RTI application to get this information? Will the PIO deny it citing section 8(1)(i) of the RTI Act?
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4 answersSection 8(1)(i) of the RTI Act exempts cabinet papers from disclosure. However, you can try to get the information under section 10 of the RTI Act, which allows for severability of information. If the PIO can separate the information that is not related to the cabinet papers, they may be able to provide you with the required information.
You can file an RTI application, but the PIO will likely deny it citing section 8(1)(i).
The cabinet notes are not exempt under section 8(1)(i) if they are more than 20 years old. You can try to get the information if it's an old decision.
You should file the application under the right category, cabinet notes are not accessible under RTI.
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You can file an RTI application, but the PIO will likely deny it citing section 8(1)(i).
The cabinet notes are not exempt under section 8(1)(i) if they are more than 20 years old. You can try to get the information if it's an old decision.
You should file the application under the right category, cabinet notes are not accessible under RTI.
Section 8(1)(i) of the RTI Act exempts cabinet papers from disclosure. However, you can try to get the information under section 10 of the RTI Act, which allows for severability of information. If the PIO can separate the information that is not related to the cabinet papers, they may be able to provide you with the required information.
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