SHORT ANSWER:
Yes, the Supreme Court of India has addressed issues related to excessive fees for RTI applications.
DETAILS:
- In the case of "Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) vs. Aditya Bandopadhyay" (2011), the Supreme Court ruled that the fees charged for RTI applications should not be arbitrary and must be reasonable.
- The Court emphasized that the objective of the RTI Act is to promote transparency and accountability in governance.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If fees are found to be excessive or arbitrary, the concerned public authority may be directed to revise their fee structure.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005 / Supreme Court of India
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