IRCTC Complies with CIC's Directive on RTI Information Disclosure

The IRCTC has complied with the CIC directive to provide clear reasons for denying information requested by an RTI applicant. This involved explaining the exemption clause and providing a fresh speaking reply, especially concerning vendors linked to CBI and ED investigations in cluster tenders.

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has fulfilled the directives given by the Central Information Commission (CIC) concerning a Right to Information (RTI) application.

The CIC had instructed IRCTC to clearly detail its reasons for denying information to an RTI request, which sought clarification on whether vendors applying for cluster tenders admitted to cases registered by the CBI and ED against them.

In response, IRCTC issued a comprehensive explanation, as mandated by CIC, emphasizing the exemptions under Section 8(d) of the RTI Act. The resolution is timely, given the backdrop of competitive rivalries among bidders, including the applicant, an unsuccessful bidder.