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 Commission upheld the CPIO's decision that the information sought was either vague or already available in the public domain.
Summary
Naresh Kadyan filed multiple RTI applications seeking information from the Department of Animal Husbandry regarding animal welfare regulations 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 matter, addressing the adequacy of the information provided and the applicability of privacy concerns under the RTI Act. The final judgment was delivered on February 23, 2026, affirming the previous decisions of the CPIO and FAA.
