The Delhi High Court asserts that the accuracy of information provided cannot be determined in proceedings under the RTI Act

Case: NARENDRA TYAGI v. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (CPIO)

Coram: Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Mini Pushkarna

Case No.: LPA 764/2023

Court Observation: “The CPIO is only required to supply all the information/documents within his access. Whether or not such information as provided by the CPIO under the RTI Act is incorrect in any manner, is not the domain of consideration or determination under the RTI proceedings,”

“Perusal of the aforesaid definition clearly shows that information to be provided under the RTI Act includes various records, documents, circulars etc. which can be accessed by the “Public Authority” under any other law for the time being in force,”

“In view of the aforesaid discussion, this Court finds no merit in the present appeal. The same is accordingly dismissed, along with applications,”

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The Delhi High Court asserts that the accuracy of information