RTI Act applicable to Century Club as it is a ‘public authority’: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court ruled that Century Club falls under the RTI Act because the state’s historic land grant constitutes substantial financing, rendering the members’ private contributions negligible. By recognizing the land as public rather than personal property of the Maharaja, the judgment reinforces that institutions benefiting significantly from state assets must remain transparent. This decision is relevant to open data as it clarifies legal definitions of public authorities, ensuring that entities holding publicly funded resources are subject to information disclosure requests. Consequently, citizens can access information from such organizations, promoting accountability and supporting the broader goal of governmental transparency through accessible public records.

Source: thehindu.com
Published on 2025-07-23

RTI Act applicable to Century Club as it is a ‘public authority’: Karnataka High Court

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