Marks of candidates in public exam
is public document: HC
PTI Nov 30, 2008, 10.02am IST
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has said that marks obtained by successful candidates
in examination conducted by government body is a public document and it should be
revealed under RTI Act.
"Once the examination is over and candidates are declared successful, it becomes a public
document which can be revealed under Right to Information Act," Justice G S Sistani said.examination
The court's observation came while hearing a petition filed by Union Public Service
Commission (UPSC) challenging CIC order which had directed the Commission to reveal
the marks obtained by successful candidates in civil services to a third par