DVAC cannot claim blanket exemption from RTI Act in corruption cases: Madras High Court
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The Madras High Court recently held that the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) cannot claim blanket exemption from disclosure of information under the Right to Information (RTI) Act when such information sought relates to allegations of corruption.[State Vs TNSIC]Justice Hemant Chandangoudar held that although the DVAC is exempte from the RTI Act under Section 24(4), the exemption does not extend to information concerning allegations of corruption and human rights violations.Th