text: is "right of information act" applicable for info of it return of someone? someone has lied in overseas court regarding their finacial status. can i use this act to get copy of it return of that person yes and no.  the authority may decide that the information is being asked by third person for personal gain. only f you prove that the information about other person is in public interest that the information can be shared.    best course is to get an order of court for such information .    even under the i t act, there is mechanism under which you can get information. you will have to apply before chief commissioner of income tax under section  of the i t act for such information.