Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Karnataka High Court: Nirmiti Kendras Fall Under RTI Act
The Karnataka High Court decided that Nirmiti Kendras, which help build things and work for the government, must follow the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
This means they have to share information with the public if asked.
The court also fined a Nirmiti Kendra for trying to avoid giving out information.
The Kendras argued they were private, but the court said since the government started them, pays for them, and government officials run them, they are subject to the RTI Act.
This decision aims to make sure these organizations are open and transparent about their activities.
Karnataka High Court ruled Nirmiti Kendras are subject to the RTI Act.
The ruling came from a single-judge bench on August 6.
The court imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on the Nirmiti Kendra in Chitradurga.
Nirmiti Kendras argued they are private societies and not public authorities.
The court stated Nirmiti Kendras were established by the government and run by government officers.
- Who
- Karnataka High Court and Nirmiti Kendras
- What
- Karnataka High Court ruled that Nirmiti Kendras are subject to the RTI Act.
- When
- August 6
- Where
- Karnataka High Court
- Why
- To ensure transparency and that the public can access information.
Nirmiti Kendra's Position
Court's Position
Public Authority Status
Nirmiti Kendra's Position
Nirmiti Kendras are private societies, not public authorities, so they are not subject to the RTI Act.
Court's Position
Nirmiti Kendras are established by the government and run by government officers, so they are subject to the RTI Act.
- Court
- Karnataka High Court
- Date of Ruling
- August 6
- Subject
- Nirmiti Kendras and RTI Act
- Fine Imposed
- Rs 50,000
- Funding Source
- Housing and Urban Development Corporation