SHORT ANSWER:
Common grounds for rejection of requests under the Right to Information (RTI) include information affecting national security and personal privacy.
DETAILS:
- Information that affects the sovereignty and integrity of India.
- Information that relates to personal privacy of individuals.
- Information that could impede the process of investigation or prosecution of offenders.
- Information that is exempt under any other law for the time being in force.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No specific punishment for rejection, but wrongful denial can lead to penalties for the Public Information Officer.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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