SHORT ANSWER:
Common grounds for denial of RTI requests include information affecting personal privacy and information that could harm national security.
DETAILS:
- Section 8 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 outlines exemptions where information may be denied.
- Appellants can argue that the information is in the public interest or that the denial does not meet the criteria set out in the Act.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If an RTI request is wrongfully denied, the appellant can appeal to the Information Commission, which can impose penalties on the Public Information Officer (PIO) for non-compliance.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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