S.A.S.Alaudeen vs The Chairperson on 26 July, 2023
“5. As can be seen from the language used in
the main part of Sub-Section 4, it states that
nothing contained in this Act shall apply to such
intelligence and security organisation. Thus, in the
first part, two entities are mentioned in singular as
organisation. Subsequently, they are referred as
'organisations' established by the State
Government. If intelligence and security
organiation was only one, there was no need to use
the plural term 'organisations' subsequently. It
clearly indicates that such an organisation can be
for intelligence purpose or for security purpose.
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The word "and' between the two words intelligence
and security organisation will have to be read as
"or". Therefore, the second submission of Mr.
Radhakrishnan cannot be accepted.” ”
A recent decision reported in (2023) 3 MLJ 420 (V.Vidya V.
State Chief Commissioner) is on the same lines. It was held
that the exemption granted under Section 24 of the Act is
circumscribed by excluding information relating to corruption
and human right violations, placing such situations on a
higher pedestal.