h) Any proceedings for any offence committed or alleged to have been committed by him, the disposal of such proceedings or the sentence of any court in such proceedings. If we were to construe privacy to mean protection of personal data, this would be a suitable reference Point to help define the concept.” 9. BECAUSE, “In Peoples Union of Civil Liberties Vs. Union of India, however, in his judgment of 13.2.2003 Shri P.V. Reddy J.(attached as annexure-14) has ruled as follows : "When there is a competition between the right to privacy of an individual and the right to information of the citizens, the former right has to be subordinated to the latter right as it serves larger public interest. The right to know about the candidate who intends to become a public figure and a representative of the people would not be effective and real if only truncated information of the assets and liabilities is given.” 110. BECAUSE, Further for contesting the election every candidate is required to provide information regarding his property/assets during filing of nomination which is disclosed even in news papers and media so that every citizen can know the assets of the candidate. When such rigorous norms are fixed for Candidates for elections, who are in service for only the limited term of their office, the government servants, engaged in life long service cannot be exempted. Rather | am of the opinion that the public authorities should Suo Moto publish these information in their official websites under Section 4 of the RTI Act. This action is expected in the light of decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court of Indi ‘Civil Appeal No. 7178 of 2001- Union of India Vs Association for Democratic Reforms and another’attached as annexure-15) 11. BECAUSE, It becomes increasingly imminent and added responsibility of the concerned authorities to ‘make an enquiry into such allegations and ascertain the actual truth behind the true source, if any, of these alleged payments / expenses, so as that innocent people like me does not get harassed due to the ulterior motives of some mischievous people. 12. BECAUSE, Sections 8 did not justify withholding of the said information, but incorrectly applied Sec 8 of the Act. He submits that the disclosure of the said information could not in any way impede the investigation process and that the Respondents have not given any reasons as to how such disclosure would hamper investigation. On the other hand, contends, the information would only help in absolving, undersigned from the false prosecution and criminal harassment. (in Delhi High Court Judgement in Bhagat Singh v. CIC &Ors. WP (C) No. 3114/2007 attached as annexure-8) 113, BECAUSE, as to the issue of whether the investigation has been complete or not, | think that the authorities have not applied their mind about the nature of information sought. As is submitted by the Petitioner, he merely seeks access to the preliminary reports investigation pursuant to which notices under Sections 131, 143(2), 148 of the Income Tax have been issued and not as to the outcome of the Investigation and reassessment carried on by the Assessing Officer. As held in the preceding part of the