Assets, Liabilities of Public Servants are not exempted under RTI: Madras HC

The Madras High Court ruled that public servants' assets and liabilities must be disclosed under the RTI Act, following a petition by RTI activist K. S. Rajasekaran. 

The case arose after a public authority denied his request for service records, citing Section 8(j) of the RTI Act, which protects personal information. 

The court set aside previous denials, mandating that service details like assets and liabilities be disclosed, reinforcing the principle that public servants operate under public scrutiny. 

The ruling mandates disclosure of financial information, ensuring accountability while safeguarding sensitive issues.