Here are some notes on the Right to Information Act, 2005 in detail:
- The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act) is an Act of the Parliament of India that gives citizens the right to information from the Government of India and its agencies.
- The RTI Act was passed on 15 June 2005 and came into force on 12 October 2005.
- The RTI Act gives citizens the right to:
- Request information from any public authority.
- Inspect records of public authorities.
- Take copies of records of public authorities.
- Seek an explanation of records of public authorities.
- The RTI Act applies to all “public authorities”, which includes:
- Central government.
- State governments.
- Local governments.
- Public sector undertakings.
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that receive more than 50% of their funding from the government.
Here are some of the key provisions of the RTI Act:
- Section 4 of the Act defines a “public authority”.
- Section 6 of the Act sets out the information that is available under the RTI Act.
- Section 7 of the Act sets out the procedure for requesting information under the RTI Act.
- Section 19 of the Act sets out the penalties for non-compliance with the RTI Act.
The RTI Act has been hailed as a landmark legislation that has helped to promote transparency and accountability in the government. The Act has also been credited with empowering citizens and giving them a voice in the decision-making process.
If you have any questions about the RTI Act, you can contact the Central Information Commission (CIC). The CIC is the statutory body that is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the RTI Act.