Disclose tender process for Board exam answer sheet procurement under RTI Act: CIC to CBSE (opens original article in a new tab)

The Central Information Commission ordered the CBSE to disclose tender process details for board exam answer sheets under the RTI Act, overturning previous denials that cited confidentiality.

• Central Information Commission directed CBSE to disclose tender process details for board exam answer sheets under RTI Act.
• CBSE had previously denied information on purchase costs, tender process, and vendor details, citing confidentiality and sensitivity.
• CIC ruled that CBSE's denial lacked proper justification and ordered revised replies with permissible information disclosed.