Adarsh Vs State of Maharashtra
Date: October 13, 2025
Subject Matter
Plea for Disclosure of GST Returns Under RTI Quashed: Explicit Prohibition in GST Act and Lack of Public Interest
Summary
The petitioner challenged the dismissal of his application filed under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, in which he sought information regarding the GST returns and submissions of six private firms for the financial years 2008 to 2023. The p…
FULL TEXT OF THE JUDGMENT/ORDER OF BOMBAY HIGH COURT 1. Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith. With the consent of both the sides, the matter is heard finally at the stage of admission. 2. By the present petition the Petitioner challenges the order dated 03.03.2023 passed by the Respondent No.2- Jan Mahiti Adhikari / Assistant State Tax Commissioner, order dated 31.03.2023 passed by Res…