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Question:

What does the term 'Fiduciary' relationship as stated in Sec 8 (1) (e) mean?

(Last edited: Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 4:16 PM)
Answer:

In law, fiduciary denotes trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary. An example is the relationship between banker and depositor. Here the fiduciary has the duty to act in the best interest of other party (beneficiary).


Question:

What does the term 'Opinion' under Sec 2(f) mean?

(Last edited: Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 4:16 PM)
Answer:

It means the opinion noted in the note file by some officer at some point of time. The PIO is not expected to give his/her opinion on a request but just to furnish the matter requested as in the file.


Question:

What if existing departmental manuals prevent the disclosure of information to the people?

(Last edited: Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 4:16 PM)
Answer:

As per Section 22, RTI Act has an overriding effect over any law for the time being in force. Hence such information even if the Department manuals prevent the disclosure has to be disclosed if requested under RTI


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