In Brief
A property owner granted authority to a developer sought information about development plans submitted to municipal authorities. The developer objected on grounds of commercial confidentiality and copyright. The Supreme Court held that sanctioned development plans form part of the public record and must be disclosed under the Right to Information Act. Exemptions for trade secrets and commercial confidence do not apply to public documents required to be displayed under the Real Estate Regulation Act. The owner's right to information is not diminished by the Power of Attorney arrangement. Copyright is not infringed as certified copies may be reproduced under law. The appeal was dismissed with costs.
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