Kerala HC seeks clarification from State on whether order exempting Vigilance department from RTI includes inquiries against public officials
The Kerala High Court has asked the state government to clarify whether a recent order that exempts the Vigilance department from the Right to Information Act also covers investigations involving public officials. The court wants to know if the exemption applies to inquiries against politicians, bureaucrats or other public servants. The clarification will determine how the department can handle RTI requests.