Ensure RTI Information Is Provided In Modes Sought, With Adequate Safety Measures: Delhi High Court To Centre

The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to ensure RTI (Right to Information) information is provided in the modes sought, with adequate safety measures. This ruling underscores the importance of accessibility and security in disseminating public information under the RTI Act. It emphasizes that citizens should receive requested information in their preferred format (e.g., physical copies, digital) and that the process must safeguard their personal data and privacy. This directive aims to improve the efficiency and user-friendliness of the RTI mechanism, promoting greater transparency while also protecting individual rights, and holding public authorities accountable for information disclosure.