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Three Lessons from Satya Niketan building tragedy in Delhi

1. Mandatory on-site structural audits by certified engineers must be enforced before and during any structural modifications, especially for older properties.

2. Identification of a dangerous structure must trigger immediate physical containment, sealing, and evacuation rather than relying on delayed administrative paperwork.

3. Local municipal bodies must enforce strict occupancy limits, structural stability certifications, and routine safety audits for all high-density commercial and student housing units

Aditi Garg

DATE WITH RTI

Information pertaining to service details, date of birth, educational documents, and discharge certificate

The appellant sought information pertaining to service details, date of birth, educational documents, and discharge certificate of a public servant. The respondent submitted that the appellant is retired Sailor from the same department and the sought information relates to third party information which can not be disclosed under section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act. The CIC noted that the information falls within the ambit of “personal information” as contemplated under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act. The CIC further held that the appellant has neither established any relationship with the concerned third party nor demonstrated any larger public interest that would warrant disclosure of such personal information. The CIC observed that the appellant has neither appeared during the hearing nor placed on record any written submissions, it indicates that he is no more interested in pursuing the matter. The CIC held that its further intervention is not warrantied in the matter.

Comments

Information about the service matters is personal to the employee and to obtain any such personal information, the RTI applicant must establish a larger public interest.

Citation: Maan Singh Rawat v. Directorate of Personnel Service, Naval Headquarter, File No: CIC/INAVY/A/2024/639467; Date of Decision: 25.03.2026
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