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18 August 2026

Delhi HC on Rajiv Gandhi Foundation RTI plea

The topic provides context on the legal interpretation of 'public authority' under the RTI Act, which is a core concept in governance and transparency, though the specific case dismissal is procedural rather than a landmark judicial precedent.

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Notes

  • The Delhi High Court dismissed a 2011 petition seeking to bring the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF) under the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
  • The petition challenged a 2010 Central Information Commission (CIC) order which ruled that the foundation does not qualify as a 'public authority' under the RTI Act.
  • The dismissal was based on the petitioner's failure to appear before the court on multiple scheduled dates.
  • The core legal issue involved determining the criteria for an entity to be classified as a 'public authority' and subject to transparency and disclosure obligations under the RTI Act.

Questions

  1. Define the term 'public authority' under the Right to Information Act, 2005. Discuss the criteria used by the judiciary and the Central Information Commission to determine whether a non-governmental organization falls under the purview of the Act. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, which of the following is the primary authority responsible for determining whether an entity qualifies as a 'public authority'?

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