On the face of it the PIO is correct - inspection does not extend to taking copies / facsmiles. But, for exceptional people there are always exceptional ways. (such as the one below = which is not the one I would use myself)
2(j)(iv) ... obtaining information in the form of diskettes, floppies, tapes, video cassettes or in any other electronic mode or through printouts where such information is stored in a computer or in any other device; "any other electronic mode". The wording of this clause is deliberately vague as to whether it covers *pre-existing* information already in a computer or other devices, or to *creation* of digital information. I would tend towards the *pre-existing* interpretation. Sarbajit --- In [email protected], Sidharth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hello friends, > > My request to take photographs during inspections are thwarted by > CPIOs. They say that provisions in RTI act do not allow taking > photographs. Has anyone faced similiar situation like this. > > I am curious to know whether I can take Photographs during file Inspection? > > If taking photographs is allowed, then how shall I counter these PIOs? > > Pleas help. > > Sidharth >
