How can I get Gram panchayat bank statements for last 5 years

Question

I would like to get bank account statements of all Gram panchayat accounts for last 5 or 10 years to review, Does RTI rules allow to disclose government organizations bank account disclousers?

Answer 1

Yes, you can file an RTI to get bank account statements of all Gram panchayat accounts for last 5 or 10 years. Gram Panchayat which is a "Public Authority" as per Section 2 (h) of the RTI Act.

In the decision of the Central Information Commission in the case titled PS Sahoo vs CPIO, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, Pradhan Gram Panchayat bearing no. CIC/SM/A/2012/001632, it has been held that details of funds and schemes under the Gram Panchayat has to be disclosed the public at large under the RTI Act.

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