Can I get information about ongoing investigation under RTI?
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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4 repliesSection 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.
You can file an RTI application, but the PIO will likely deny it citing section 8(1)(h).
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.
You should file the application under the right category, ongoing investigations are not accessible under RTI.