Inspection of records by an authorized representative of the applicant under rti act 2005

Mrs R.Yadav (Querist) 08 November 2014 This query is : Resolved
Dear Experts,
I sought information underRTI Act 2005 from Income Tax Officer wherein I sought to inspect the assessment record of a private school. The Income Tax Officer intimated me the date of inspection . I gave authority letter to my husband to inspect the record on my behalf but CPIO-cum-Income Tax Officer denied to get the record inspected on the pretext that only applicant can inspect the record . He said that as per act ,any person authorized by applicant is not permissible to inspect the record.
My question is :
1. Whether CPIO-cum-Income Tax Officer islegally right in denying to get the record inspected by a person authorized by applicant ? If no, then kindly let me know the relevant rules under which a person authorized by applicant can inspect the record on behalf of applicant under RTI Act 2005.

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Guest (Expert) 08 November 2014
CPIO has rightly acted.

ajay sethi (Expert) 08 November 2014
agree with Dhingraji

Rajendra K Goyal (Expert) 08 November 2014
agree with the experts.

Mrs R.Yadav (Querist) 08 November 2014
Dear Experts,
But I have one question in my mind that when everywhere any authorized person can represent the applicant , why not in case of inspection of records under RTI Act ? Even during hearing of appeals under RTI act , an authorized person on behalf of appellant can represent on behalf of the appellant .

Rajendra K Goyal (Expert) 10 November 2014
Authorized person can file his / her RTI.

Devajyoti Barman (Expert) 15 November 2014
POA holder can apply but not inspect it.

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