CIC Rules on RTI Disclosure in Naresh Kadyan vs Department of Animal Husbandry
CIC Rules on RTI Disclosure in Naresh Kadyan vs Department of Animal Husbandry (2026) held that The Central Information Commission affirmed that the CPIO is not obligated to create information that is not specifically requested by the applicant.
Summary
Naresh Kadyan filed multiple RTI applications seeking information from the Department of Animal Husbandry regarding various animal welfare policies and the conduct of public servants. The CPIO's responses were deemed unsatisfactory, leading Kadyan to appeal to the Central Information Commission. The Commission ultimately ruled on the adequacy of the responses provided by the CPIO, emphasizing the limitations of information disclosure under the RTI Act. The final decision was delivered on February 23, 2026, upholding the CPIO's stance on the information requested.
