title to it having the ultimate
control over the affairs of that body, ownership takes in its fold control,
finance etc. Further discussion of this ... Body Controlled by the Appropriate Government A body which is
controlled by the appropriate government can fall under the definition of
public authority under Section
public authority. The later portion of Section 2(f) expands the definition to include details
or material which can be accessed under any other ... something, the definition is
prima facie restrictive and where the word is defined to 'include' some other thing, the
definition is prima facie
grievance of the Appellant's wife.
The Commission referred to the definition of information u/s Section ... information accessible under
this Act which is held by or under the control of any public authority
and includes ........"
In this context a reference
institution was neither owned or controlled or substantially financed by appropriate
government and hence did not have substantial control over the management and affairs ... controlled by the government either state of centre but had its own
management and control could not be brought under the purview of the definition
right to
information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public
authorities, in order to promote transparency and accountability ... order made by the appropriate Government, and
includes any--
(i) body owned, controlled or substantially financed;
(ii) non‑Government Organisation substantially financed, directly or indirectly
Date of Decision: 25th September,
2009) wherein the Court has clarified the definition of "information" under Section ... public authority. The later portion of Section 2(f) expands the definition to include details
or material which can be accessed under any other
management or affairs of the society so
as to be controlled. Management and control are statutorily
conferred on the Management Committee or the Board ... answer the definition of public authority
under Section 2(h)(d)(i) .
40. The burden to show that a body is owned, controlled or
substantially
Date of Decision :
25th September, 2009) wherein the Court has clarified the definition of "information" under
Section ... public authority. The later portion of Section 2(f) expands the definition to include details
or material which can be accessed under any other
view of the above, the Appellant prayed for directing the Asst. Controller of
Examinations (Revaluation), University of Delhi to preserve and protect her answer scripts ... information accessible under this Act which
is held by or under the control of any public authority and includes the right to
(i) Inspection of work
Date of Decision : 25th
September, 2009) wherein the Court has clarified the definition of "information" under Section ... public authority. The later portion of Section 2(f) expands the definition to include details
or material which can be accessed under any other
