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SHORT ANSWER: Yes, there have been judicial precedents regarding fees charged for RTI applications in India. DETAILS: - The Supreme Court in the case of "Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) vs. Aditya Bandopadhyay" (2011) ruled that the fees for RTI applications should not be prohibitive and should facilitate access to information. - The court emphasized that the Right to Information is a fundamental right under Article 19 of the Constitution. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - If fees are found to be excessive, it may lead to a review of the fee structure by the concerned authorities. SOURCE: - Right to Information Act, 2005
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