CIC Rules on RTI Appeals in Naresh Kadyan vs Department of Animal Husbandry
CIC Rules on RTI Appeals in Naresh Kadyan vs Department of Animal Husbandry (2026) held that The Central Information Commission upheld the importance of providing adequate information under the RTI Act while considering privacy implications.
Summary
Naresh Kadyan filed multiple RTI applications seeking information from the Department of Animal Husbandry regarding animal welfare and the actions of a public servant, Dr. Sujit Kumar Dutta. The CPIO's responses were deemed unsatisfactory, leading Kadyan to file appeals, which were upheld by the First Appellate Authority. The Central Information Commission ultimately ruled on the matter, addressing the adequacy of the responses provided by the CPIO and the applicability of privacy concerns under the RTI Act. The judgment emphasized the need for transparency while balancing privacy rights.
