Karnataka Information Commission declares Kalaburagi-Yadgir DCC Bank as ‘public authority’ under RTI Act
The Karnataka Information Commission has ruled that the Kalaburagi-Yadgir DCC Bank is a 'public authority' under the RTI Act. This decision subjects the bank to transparency requirements due to significant government control and financial involvement.
Why it matters
This ruling expands the scope of the Right to Information Act, increasing institutional accountability for cooperative banks in India.
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka Information Commission’s Kalaburagi Bench has declared the Kalaburagi-Yadgir District Central Cooperative (DCC) Bank a “public authority” under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, holding that the bank functions under substantial government control despite not receiving significant direct financial assistance from the State.
Information Commissioner B. Venkat Singh delivered the order on July 30, 2026, while disposing of a second appeal filed by Rajkumar Aland.
The appellant had sought information under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act regarding action taken on a representation submitted to the Aland branch of the Kalaburagi-Yadgir DCC Bank on January 25, 2022.
The bank had rejected the request, contending that it was not a public authority under the RTI Act as it did not receive substantial financial aid from the government. Dissatisfied with the response, the appellant approached the Karnataka Information Commission.
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