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Tamil Nadu Information Commission Penalizes PIO for RTI Delay

Published Wednesday, May 27, 2026 · Updated May 28

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The Tamil Nadu Information Commission has penalized a Public Information Officer (PIO) from the Chennai Corporation's Revenue Department for delaying information requested under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. Information Commissioner V.P.R. Elamparithi awarded ₹10,000 in compensation to the petitioner, directing the PIO to pay it from his salary.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Information Commissioner V.P.R. Elamparithi awarded a compensation of ₹10,000 to the petitioner.
  • The Tamil Nadu Information Commission penalized a Public Information Officer (PIO) for delaying information requested under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
  • The penalized PIO was from the Chennai Corporation's Revenue Department.
  • The petitioner had sought information regarding property tax assessment.
  • The Information Commissioner directed the PIO to pay the compensation from his salary.

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    The Tamil Nadu Information Commission penalized a Public Information Officer from the Chennai Corporation's Revenue Department for delaying information sought under the RTI Act, awarding ₹10,000 compensation to the petitioner and directing the PIO to pay it from his salary.

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