Disclosure of 'file noting' under the Right to Information Act

No.1/20/2009-IR

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi

Dated: the 23rd June, 2009

Subject: Disclosure of 'file noting' under the Right to Information Act

The undersigned is directed to say that various Ministries/Departments etc. have been seeking clarification about disclosure of file noting under the Right to Information Act, 2005. It is hereby clarified that file noting can be disclosed except file noting containing information exempt from disclosure under section 8 of the Act.

Yours faithfully,

(K.G. Verma)

Director