80. Can OCI holders use Right to Information act (RTI) to get information in
India?
Q: Dear Mr. Chand, enjoy reading your website and your Q/A pages. I have a simple question, can OCI holders also use the RTI to find out information or is this only for Citizens of India. Harsh Patel A. The Supreme Court way back in 2007 was of the opinion that an Overseas Indian Citizen (OCI) is entitled to seek information from the authorities under the Right to Information Act. HERE is a link to a Times of India article regarding this topic
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80. Can OCI holders use Right to
Information act (RTI) to get
information in India?
Q: Dear Mr. Chand, enjoy reading your website and your Q/A pages. I have a simple question, can OCI holders also use the RTI to find out information or is this only for Citizens of India. Harsh Patel A. The Supreme Court way back in 2007 was of the opinion that an Overseas Indian Citizen (OCI) is entitled to seek information from the authorities under the Right to Information Act. HERE is a link to a Times of India article regarding this topic
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