that the present litigation seems to be in the
nature of proxy litigation because the RTI applicant has not demonstrated any
cogent reason for seeking
grievance
in accordance with the law. Using RTI as proxy litigation is not permissible.
The law with respect to inflicting penalties under
cases. The
Respondent further emphasised their contention about this being a proxy
litigation whereby similar information is repetitively sought by fictitious persons,
whose identity
since the Appellant has not even
sought the information for himself. Proxy litigation cannot be entertained under
the RTI Act and responses furnished
been raised vide this RTI application clearly
indicating an attempt at proxy litigation.
Be that as it may, no fresh adjudication is warranted in this
hearing to make the same submissions. It appears to be proxy litigation and does not
require any further orders.
The appeal is disposed of accordingly
except for personal gain or private profit either of themselves or as proxy of others or
for any other extraneous motivation or for glare ... taxguru.in Page 8 of 12 wearing the mask of public interest
litigation and get into the Courts by filing vexatious and frivolous petitions
except for personal gain or private profit either of themselves or as
proxy of others or for any other extraneous motivation or for glare ... queue muffing their faces by wearing the mask of
public interest litigation and get into the Courts by filing vexatious and
frivolous petitions and thus
except for personal gain or private
profit either of themselves or as proxy of others or for any other extraneous
motivation or for glare ... faces by
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wearing the mask of public interest litigation and get into the Courts by
filing vexatious and frivolous petitions
Mrdilip Shrishrimal vs State Bank Of India on 9 March, 2015
Central Information Commission
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