The Delhi High Court held that the PM CARES Fund does not lose its right to privacy under the RTI Act merely because it is managed or controlled by the government. The Court clarified that third-party privacy protections under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act apply equally to public and private entities.
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On 1st March ,The Delhi High Court has requested the Income Tax department’s response on an appeal challenging the CIC’s decision to disclose information about the PM CARES Fund. The case involves Girish Mittal’s RTI application seeking information on the fund’s exemption application, with the IT department arguing against the CIC’s order. The matter is set for a hearing on July 10.
The Delhi High Court has overturned the Central Information Commission’s order directing the Income Tax Department to disclose PM CARES Fund information under the Right to Information Act. The court emphasized the confidentiality of taxpayer information and the necessity of the Fund’s involvement in the decision. This ruling has raised questions about the Fund’s transparency and accountability.
