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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nEither Spouse can seek the disclosure of \u201cgross annual income\u201d of the other Spouse so either party can defend himself or herself in any matrimonial case. Hence, it is legal to provide numerical figures of gross salary to one\u2019s partner to the spouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Interpretation of Rahmat Bano V. CPIO (Central Information Commission, New Delhi):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Husband and wife do not fall under ambit of Section 8 (1) (j) as both parties are husband and wife <\/a>and as a wife she is entitled to know what remuneration her husband is getting.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn a marital litigation, specifically confined to maintenance, component of salary cannot be confined to the category of personal information about the husband <\/p>\n\n\n\n
IT Department was conveyed that generic details of the husband\u2019s gross salary shall be submitted to the wife within 15 days of filing RTI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Earlier it was considered that filing of return with the Income Tax Department<\/a> is not a public activity, in spite it is obligatory which citizen owes to the state and he is duty bound to pay his taxes, this information cannot be disclosed. Later this decision was reversed. In 2014, this concept of right to know the salary of the spouse was only available for partners of government employees and was decided that these details shall be made public by their offices and these details were to be voluntarily disclosed and shall not be considered third party interference.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Bombay High Court <\/a>ruled in Rajesh Ramchandra Kidile vs. Maharashtra SIC and Others that “In a litigation, where the issue is of maintenance of wife, the information relating to the salary details no longer remain confined to the category of personal information concerning both husband and wife, which is available with the husband, therefore accessible by the wife.” The commission has cited this decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAdditionally, it was decided by the Commission that the information sought by appellant regarding copies of Income Tax returns of the partner is personal information of a third party which cannot be disclosed under section 8 (1)(j) of RTI Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lead India<\/a> has a plethora of lawyers who will guide you\u00a0 through the maintenance case in all possible ways<\/a>. Moreover, we can draft requisite RTIs in case it is necessary for your case. You will get the proper guidance and assistance from our side.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As per Central Information Commission’s order in the landmark case \u201cSunita Jain V. Pawan Kumar Jain\u201d, the answer is \u201cyes\u201d. This ruling of Central Information was against an appeal filed by Rahat Bano of Jodhpur post the decision of IT Department where it considered that income details are asked by third parties. IT Department intellect …<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nEither Spouse can seek the disclosure of \u201cgross annual income\u201d of the other Spouse so either party can defend himself or herself in any matrimonial case. Hence, it is legal to provide numerical figures of gross salary to one\u2019s partner to the spouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Interpretation of Rahmat Bano V. CPIO (Central Information Commission, New Delhi):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Husband and wife do not fall under ambit of Section 8 (1) (j) as both parties are husband and wife <\/a>and as a wife she is entitled to know what remuneration her husband is getting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a marital litigation, specifically confined to maintenance, component of salary cannot be confined to the category of personal information about the husband <\/p>\n\n\n\n IT Department was conveyed that generic details of the husband\u2019s gross salary shall be submitted to the wife within 15 days of filing RTI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Earlier it was considered that filing of return with the Income Tax Department<\/a> is not a public activity, in spite it is obligatory which citizen owes to the state and he is duty bound to pay his taxes, this information cannot be disclosed. Later this decision was reversed. In 2014, this concept of right to know the salary of the spouse was only available for partners of government employees and was decided that these details shall be made public by their offices and these details were to be voluntarily disclosed and shall not be considered third party interference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Bombay High Court <\/a>ruled in Rajesh Ramchandra Kidile vs. Maharashtra SIC and Others that “In a litigation, where the issue is of maintenance of wife, the information relating to the salary details no longer remain confined to the category of personal information concerning both husband and wife, which is available with the husband, therefore accessible by the wife.” The commission has cited this decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, it was decided by the Commission that the information sought by appellant regarding copies of Income Tax returns of the partner is personal information of a third party which cannot be disclosed under section 8 (1)(j) of RTI Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lead India<\/a> has a plethora of lawyers who will guide you\u00a0 through the maintenance case in all possible ways<\/a>. Moreover, we can draft requisite RTIs in case it is necessary for your case. You will get the proper guidance and assistance from our side.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As per Central Information Commission’s order in the landmark case \u201cSunita Jain V. Pawan Kumar Jain\u201d, the answer is \u201cyes\u201d. This ruling of Central Information was against an appeal filed by Rahat Bano of Jodhpur post the decision of IT Department where it considered that income details are asked by third parties. IT Department intellect …<\/p>\n