Namesh wants to obtain the details of regulatory approvals and other formulation details of a cosmetic product manufactured by a FMCG company in India. These approvals and details were filed with the Indian government by the FMCG company, at the time of launch of the cosmetic product. The details provided to Indian government gave the FMCG company a competitive position in the market. Please advise Namesh on the requisition of the information from the government:

a. Under which law can Namesh obtain the details and information of the regulatory approval and of formulation of the said cosmetic product? (5 Marks)

b. Can Namesh’s request be declined? If yes, please give reasons?