Thalappalam Ser.Coop.Bank Ltd.& Ors vs State Of Kerala & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed whether co-operative societies registered under the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act, 1969 qualify as 'public authorities' under Section 2(h) of the Right to Information Act, 2005. The Court upheld the Kerala High Court's Full Bench decision affirming that such societies are indeed public authorities, emphasizing their substantial control and financing by the State, thus obligating them to provide information under the RTI Act. The ruling reinforces the principle of transparency and accountability in public dealings, aligning with the objectives of the RTI Act.