Supreme Court Ruling on CIC’s Powers: Central Information Commission vs. D.D.A. & Anr (2024)
Central Information Commission vs. D.D.A. & Anr ; Supreme Court of India 2024 INSC 513
The principle of purposive interpretation supports the view that the CIC’s powers under Section 12(4) of the RTI Act include all necessary measures to manage and direct the Commission’s affairs effectively.
Facts of the Case/Background: The present appeal challenges the judgment and order, passed by the High Court of Delhi. The High Court, by the impugned order, quashed the Central Information Commission (Management) Regulations, 2007 framed by the Chief Information Commissioner and held that the CIC has no power to constitute Benches of the Commission. This appeal is confined to the issue of the validity of the Regulations and the powers of the CIC under Section 12(4) of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
Legal Issue :Whether the CIC, under the provisions of Section 12(4) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 has the authority to constitute benches of the CIC and frame Regulations for the effective management and allocation of work within the Commission, including the issuance of orders and the formation of committees?
Observations, Findings and Decision
In the present case, the RTI Act should be interpreted purposively, taking into account the broader objectives of the legislation. The purpose of the RTI Act is to promote transparency and accountability in the functioning of public authorities, ensuring citizens’ right to information. To achieve these objectives effectively, it is essential that the Central Information Commission operates efficiently and without undue procedural constraints. The principle of purposive interpretation supports the view that the CIC’s powers under Section 12(4) of the RTI Act include all necessary measures to manage and direct the Commission’s affairs effectively. This includes the ability to form benches to handle the increasing volume of cases. The formation of Benches allows for the efficient allocation of work and ensures the timely disposal of cases, which is crucial for upholding the right to information.
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