CIC Rules on Disclosure of Income Details in Mamta vs Chief Commissioner Of Income Tax
CIC Rules on Disclosure of Income Details in Mamta vs Chief Commissioner Of Income Tax (2026) held that The Commission recognized the need for financial transparency in matrimonial disputes, allowing for the disclosure of income information under certain circumstances.
Case at a Glance
Summary
Mamta filed an RTI application seeking her husband Chander Prakash's income details for several assessment years to support her domestic violence and maintenance case. The CPIO denied the request citing privacy concerns under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act, which protects personal information of third parties. The First Appellate Authority upheld this decision, leading Mamta to file a second appeal with the Central Information Commission. The Commission ruled that while the information is personal, it may be necessary for adjudicating rights in matrimonial disputes, thus balancing privacy with the need for financial transparency in such cases.
