The Kanal: New Delhi: Tuesday, 21 April 2026.
Central Bank of India responds to RTI query seeking details on annual membership fees and related expenditures. Clarifies non-disclosure citing commercial confidence under RTI Act 2005.
A Right to Information
(RTI) application seeking details on annual membership fees and related
expenditures has received a response from the Central Bank of India. The reply
addresses queries related to subscription payments, expenditure consolidation,
and accounting treatment while also invoking provisions of the RTI Act, 2005
for non-disclosure of certain information.
RTI Query on Membership Fees and Expenses
The RTI application was filed by Prabin Kumar Biswas, who sought detailed information regarding annual membership fees and related expenditures from the Central Bank of India. The query included a breakdown of subscription payments such as legal and professional fees, special fund contributions, technology-related charges, and expenses on consultancy or training programs. Additionally, the applicant requested details of total annual expenditure along with the specific accounting heads under which these payments were recorded.
Bank’s Response on Disclosure
The Central Bank of India stated that the information requested falls under the category of commercial confidence. It cited Section 8(1)(d) of the RTI Act, 2005, indicating that such information cannot be disclosed as it may affect the competitive position of the institution. Therefore, the bank declined to provide detailed financial breakdowns.
Reference to RTI Act, 2005
The reply specifically mentions provisions under the RTI Act, 2005, which allow public authorities to withhold information considered commercially sensitive. The bank emphasised that disclosure is not warranted in this case due to the nature of the data requested.
Accounting and Expenditure Clarification
While the applicant had also sought clarity on total annual expenditure and accounting classifications, the response did not provide specific figures or account details. The refusal was consistent across all points raised in the RTI application.
Appeal Provision Mentioned
The response also informs the applicant about the right to file a first appeal within 30 days if dissatisfied with the reply. Contact details of the appellate authority were provided as per RTI norms.
Central Bank of India responds to RTI query seeking details on annual membership fees and related expenditures. Clarifies non-disclosure citing commercial confidence under RTI Act 2005.
RTI Query on Membership Fees and Expenses
The RTI application was filed by Prabin Kumar Biswas, who sought detailed information regarding annual membership fees and related expenditures from the Central Bank of India. The query included a breakdown of subscription payments such as legal and professional fees, special fund contributions, technology-related charges, and expenses on consultancy or training programs. Additionally, the applicant requested details of total annual expenditure along with the specific accounting heads under which these payments were recorded.
Bank’s Response on Disclosure
The Central Bank of India stated that the information requested falls under the category of commercial confidence. It cited Section 8(1)(d) of the RTI Act, 2005, indicating that such information cannot be disclosed as it may affect the competitive position of the institution. Therefore, the bank declined to provide detailed financial breakdowns.
Reference to RTI Act, 2005
The reply specifically mentions provisions under the RTI Act, 2005, which allow public authorities to withhold information considered commercially sensitive. The bank emphasised that disclosure is not warranted in this case due to the nature of the data requested.
Accounting and Expenditure Clarification
While the applicant had also sought clarity on total annual expenditure and accounting classifications, the response did not provide specific figures or account details. The refusal was consistent across all points raised in the RTI application.
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| RTI reply issued by Central Bank of India citing Section 8(1)(d) of RTI Act, 2005 |
The response also informs the applicant about the right to file a first appeal within 30 days if dissatisfied with the reply. Contact details of the appellate authority were provided as per RTI norms.
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