Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Karnataka Commission Rules ELCITA Public Authority
The Karnataka Information Commission has decided that ELCITA, which manages Electronics City, must follow the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
This means ELCITA has to share details about its work, like tenders and payments, when asked.
A man named Ganesh Kumar M asked for this information, and the commission said ELCITA must give it within 10 days or face penalties.
ELCITA had argued it wasn't controlled by the government, but the commission disagreed.
Karnataka Information Commission ruled ELCITA is a public authority under RTI Act 2005.
ELCITA must disclose information on works, tenders, and payments within 10 days.
Failure to comply may result in penalties as per the commission's order.
Ganesh Kumar M filed an appeal seeking detailed information on ELCITA's activities.
ELCITA had contended it was neither substantially financed nor controlled by the government.
- Who
- Electronics City Industrial Township Authority (ELCITA) and Karnataka Information Commission
- What
- ELCITA declared a public authority under RTI Act 2005
- When
- Order issued on January 7, compliance deadline 10 days from order date
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To ensure transparency and disclosure of information under RTI Act 2005
- Organization
- Electronics City Industrial Township Authority (ELCITA)
- Act
- Right to Information (RTI) Act 2005
- Commission
- Karnataka Information Commission
- Applicant
- Ganesh Kumar M
- Request Date
- February 2025
- Order Date
- January 7
- Compliance Deadline
- 10 days from order date
- Penalty Threat
- Stern action including penalties