TI covers info on tax refunds

Sources:TNN, Mar 12, 2010, 12.04am IST



CHENNAI: Getting tax refunds from the income-tax (I-T)

department is a hassle for many citizens, who either do not

receive it or get it only after many years.

In a landmark ruling,

the Central Information Commissioner 

has passed an order

which said information on refunds is covered under the 

Right to Information (RTI) Act.

The Central Information Commissioner while passing the
order, said "To deny the appellant information sought b
him under clause (e) or clause (j) of section 8(1) is nothing
but misappreciation of law."

"The information sought by the appellant is covered under

section 2(f) of the RTI Act and he has a right of seek 

information under section 2(j) thereof.

It is clarified that the appellant has not
sought any information which the
public authority is holding in fiduciary capacity,"
M L Sharma,CIC, said in his order.