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Clarification on RTI Act 2005 regarding 'Why' questions based on Bombay High Court judgment
By TEAM CIRCULAR EXPRESS • 17 Aug 2026
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This circular clarifies that under the RTI Act, 2005, public authorities are not required to answer 'why' questions that seek justification for administrative decisions. It references a Bombay High Court judgment in the Dr. Celsa Pinto vs. Goa State Information Commission case. The court ruled that 'why' questions do not fall under the definition of 'information' as defined in the Act. Public authorities are advised to note this interpretation for future RTI responses.
City
New Delhi
State
Delhi
purpose of issuance
To clarify the scope of 'information' under the RTI Act, 2005, specifically regarding 'why' questions.
Most Important Details
Public authorities are not obligated to provide justifications or reasons for decisions in response to RTI queries, as per the Bombay High Court ruling in Dr. Celsa Pinto vs. Goa State Information Commission.
City_1
New Delhi
State_1
Delhi
purpose of issuance_1
To clarify the scope of 'information' under the RTI Act, 2005, specifically regarding 'why' questions.
Most Important Details_1
Public authorities are not obligated to provide justifications or reasons for decisions in response to RTI queries, as per the Bombay High Court ruling in Dr. Celsa Pinto vs. Goa State Information Commission.
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Regards, Circular Express
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Clarification on RTI Act 2005 regarding 'Why' questions based on Bombay High Court judgment
By TEAM CIRCULAR EXPRESS • 17 Aug 2026
👁 3 views
This circular clarifies that under the RTI Act, 2005, public authorities are not required to answer 'why' questions that seek justification for administrative decisions. It references a Bombay High Court judgment in the Dr. Celsa Pinto vs. Goa State Information Commission case. The court ruled that 'why' questions do not fall under the definition of 'information' as defined in the Act. Public authorities are advised to note this interpretation for future RTI responses.
City
New Delhi
State
Delhi
purpose of issuance
To clarify the scope of 'information' under the RTI Act, 2005, specifically regarding 'why' questions.
Most Important Details
Public authorities are not obligated to provide justifications or reasons for decisions in response to RTI queries, as per the Bombay High Court ruling in Dr. Celsa Pinto vs. Goa State Information Commission.
City_1
New Delhi
State_1
Delhi
purpose of issuance_1
To clarify the scope of 'information' under the RTI Act, 2005, specifically regarding 'why' questions.
Most Important Details_1
Public authorities are not obligated to provide justifications or reasons for decisions in response to RTI queries, as per the Bombay High Court ruling in Dr. Celsa Pinto vs. Goa State Information Commission.
🔒 Document — view only
Regards, Circular Express
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