Insolvency board rules public information officer need not recompile publicly accessible insolvency records

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India ruled that its Central Public Information Officer is not obligated to compile historical Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process data into a specifically requested format when the relevant insolvency information is already accessible online in the public domain. The Right to Information Act governs access to records held by public authorities, but does not mandate public bodies to generate new datasets or restructure existing public archives into bespoke formats for applicants.

Public authorities must provide existing records rather than process requests that require data manipulation or custom compilation. Researchers, analysts, and legal professionals should gather historical data directly from designated public portals rather than filing information requests for custom data compilation. Practitioners should monitor disclosure guidelines regarding public records.

In essence, utilizing existing online repositories ensures efficient access to historical insolvency information.