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SHORT ANSWER: The RTI Act does not allow disclosure of personal information that has no relation to public interest. DETAILS: - Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act states that information which relates to personal information is exempt from disclosure unless it serves a larger public interest. - Public authorities must assess whether the information requested is personal and if its disclosure is justified in the public interest. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Disclosing personal information without justification can lead to penalties for the public authority under the RTI Act. SOURCE: - Right to Information Act, 2005
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