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'Don't use RTI if other means of getting info open'

New Delhi, May 21 (PTI) The Central Information Commission has said RTI Act 
should not be used if an alternative process of obtaining information is 
available.

The case relates to Nagpur-based RTI applicant Ajay who sought to know some 
information from Debt Recovery Tribunal of Finance Ministry but could not get 
it under the transparency law. The tribunal, however, told him that he can 
access the files under the norms of DRT.

"Since there is a provision for disclosure of information under the law 
governing the DRT, the appellant should access that information by following 
the procedure laid down under that law and not seek the information under the 
Right to Information (RTI) Act," Information Commissioner Satyanand Mishra said.


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