Right to information act

Vinod Malhotra (Querist) 24 November 2025 This query is : Resolved
A factual wrong information is given by Coop Department under RTI. This fact of wrong information came to knowledge when seeker of RTI information filed a case in the court. The case of the petitioner has been dismissed after a long drawn court proceedings. Now the petitioner has filed an appeal, which is under consideration.

There are provisions in RTI Act for initiation of action and imposing penalty on the erring official. My inquiry is as to whether there is any procedure for getting the wrong information quashed / withdrawn by the department who gave wrong information. There are documentary evidences to prove that wrong information was given by the department overlooking the relative documents in the file and records of the department.

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This discussion addresses a situation where incorrect information was provided by a Coop Department under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. Despite the petitioner's case being dismissed in court, an appeal is now under consideration. The query seeks to understand the procedure for having the incorrect information officially withdrawn by the department, especially given documentary evidence of the error. The RTI Act does include provisions for penalties against officials who provide wrong information, including daily fines and potential disciplinary action.

kavksatyanarayana (Expert) 24 November 2025
If the PIO gave wrong information, they can face a penalty of up to ₹250 per day of delay, with a maximum of ₹25,000. In cases of persistent violation, the Information Commission can also recommend disciplinary action.

Sudhir Kumar, Advocate (Expert) 25 November 2025
Since now you have come to know that the information was wrong you can appeal to FAA at this stage which otherwise could have done within one month.

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Expert) 25 November 2025
If you are not satisfied with the reply you can file an appeal till you get proper reply.

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