SHORT ANSWER:
Common grounds for denial of RTI requests include information affecting the privacy of individuals and national security.
DETAILS:
- Information that affects the privacy of individuals is exempt under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act.
- Information that could compromise national security or sovereignty is exempt under Section 8(1)(a).
- Information that is held in a fiduciary relationship is also exempt under Section 8(1)(e).
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If an RTI request is denied without valid reasons, the appellant can file an appeal under Section 19 of the RTI Act.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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