Info Which Though Not In Possession But Can Be Accessed By Co-Operative Society Registrar Can Be Sought Under RTI: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court ruled that information accessible under RTI can't be denied merely because it's available through alternative means. Justice Amit Rawal held that the RTI Act's purpose is to provide information through a simple, uniform mechanism regardless of other access possibilities. The case involved a university refusing RTI requests for exam-related information claiming it was available on their website. This judgment reinforces citizens' right to choose their information access channel under RTI. It prevents public authorities from imposing additional burdens on information seekers by forcing them to use alternative, potentially more cumbersome methods. The ruling strengthens RTI's practical implementation by removing artificial barriers to information access.