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Community questions tagged Public Interest, with citizen replies and RTI-focused discussion.
3 questions in Public Interest
Starter question based on recurring Ask RTI reader problems: PIO refused to disclose who approved a road contract, saying officer names are personal information. The contract uses public money. How should I challenge this in appeal?
I want to get the information that is exempt under section 8 of the RTI Act. Can I override the exemption by citing public interest? How can I do it?
I filed an RTI application and the PIO disclosed the information citing section 8(2) of the RTI Act, saying that it's in the public interest. Is this correct? Can I appeal against this decision?
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