Right to information act
vikram singh
(Querist) 24 October 2012
This query is : Resolved
IAM A BANK EMPLOYEE, RECENTLY WE HAVE RECEIVED AN APPLICATION UNDER RTI ACT ASKING US THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
1.COPY OF LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BANK AND THE LAND LORD.
2.ELECTRICITY BILLS
3.DETAILS OF EMPLOYEES WORKING IN THE BRANCH ETC.
CAN WE PROVIDE THE ABOVE INFORMATION AS REQUESTED BEING A BANKER.PLEASE HELP.ITS VERY URGENT.
Devajyoti Barman
(Expert) 24 October 2012
After the recent decision of the supreme court , every private information which is not of larger public implications is not open to RTI Act.
So first see what is the locus standi of the applicant and what is its purpose.
Arvind Singh Chauhan
(Expert) 25 October 2012
I think there is nothing which can be covered under privacy, in above mentioned information. Information can be supplied.
malipeddi jaggarao
(Expert) 25 October 2012
In the Bank Officers as nominated as Public Information Officers at various levels right from the Branch, Administrative Officer and Head Office. Only the nominated Officer can supply the required information. If the request is referred to you, you should forward it to the nominated officer for his action. Every Officer is not supposed to handle the RTI information requests.
As regards supply of information, there are exemptions under RTI Act. The applicant should explain in what context he requires the information if the information is not in public interest.
You are advised to refer the matter to administrative head immedaitely.
vikram singh
(Querist) 25 October 2012
Thanks for your replies.
Mr.Devajyothi Barman the applicant is some third party.can you pls quote the SC judgment which has been referred by you please.
Thanks in advance
Shailesh Kr. Shah
(Expert) 25 October 2012
Ask information is not covered under section 11 of the RTI Act. Since bank is public authority.
Sudhir Kumar, Advocate
(Expert) 18 November 2012
I would disagree with Mr Burman (sorry). Locus standie of the applicant and the purpose is irrelevant. if the information is not barred by Section 8 it will have to be provided.
section 11 only deals with IIIrd party information.
