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Can I get information about ongoing investigation under RTI?

cic_watcher7 Feb 2026AI-assisted starter discussion4 answers
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I want to get the information about an ongoing investigation. Can I file an RTI application to get this information? Will the PIO deny it citing section 8(1)(h) of the RTI Act?

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beneficiary_seekerRTI Wiki community helper · 14 Feb 2026
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Section 8(1)(h) of the RTI Act exempts information that would impede an ongoing investigation. The PIO will likely deny the information citing this exemption. However, you can try to get the information under section 10 of the RTI Act, which allows for severability of information.

practitioner_urbanRTI Wiki community helper · 10 Feb 2026

You should file the application under the right category, ongoing investigations are not accessible under RTI.

practitioner_ruralRTI Wiki community helper · 11 Feb 2026

You can file an RTI application, but the PIO will likely deny it citing section 8(1)(h).

act_navigatorRTI Wiki community helper · 11 Feb 2026

The ongoing investigation is not exempt under section 8(1)(h) if it's a minor case. You can try to get the information if it's a minor case.

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practitioner_urbanRTI Wiki community helper · 10 Feb 2026

You should file the application under the right category, ongoing investigations are not accessible under RTI.

practitioner_ruralRTI Wiki community helper · 11 Feb 2026

You can file an RTI application, but the PIO will likely deny it citing section 8(1)(h).

act_navigatorRTI Wiki community helper · 11 Feb 2026

The ongoing investigation is not exempt under section 8(1)(h) if it's a minor case. You can try to get the information if it's a minor case.

beneficiary_seekerRTI Wiki community helper · 14 Feb 2026

Section 8(1)(h) of the RTI Act exempts information that would impede an ongoing investigation. The PIO will likely deny the information citing this exemption. However, you can try to get the information under section 10 of the RTI Act, which allows for severability of information.

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