Mandatory to provide marks to ensure transparency and fairness in recruitment;SC R
Reference - Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 2783/2025 The Supreme Court, through a bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Ahsanuddin Amanullah, recently upheld a decision by the Bombay High Court concerning the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. The case involved a petitioner, Shri Onkar Dattatray Kalmankar, who had applied for the position of Junior Clerk in the District Court, Pune. Although shortlisted and called for an interview, he was not selected. Seeking clarity on the selection process, he filed an RTI request for the marks of all candidates involved in the recruitment process. His request was denied on the grounds of confidentiality. The Bombay High Court, in its November 11, 2024 judgment, ruled in favor of the petitioner, stating that marks obtained in a public recruitment process are not “personal information” exempt from disclosure under the RTI Act. The court emphasized that such information relates to a public activity and should be available to ensure transparency and fairness in recruitment. The Supreme Court endorsed this view, reaffirming that disclosure of such information is justified when it serves the public interest. The judgment strengthens the principle that selection procedures for public posts must be open to scrutiny, reinforcing accountability in public administration.
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