This document provides an overview of the Right to Information Act 2005 in India. It defines what information means under the act, explains why the act was needed to protect the fundamental right to information. It outlines what types of information can be accessed, who the act covers, the structure of information commissions, how to apply for information, applicable time limits, potential uses of obtained information, and includes some sample success stories.
28. Time Limits 30 60 90 120 1 st Appeal 180 150 0 RTI Apply RTI Reply
29. Time Limits 30 60 90 120 1 st Appeal 180 150 0 RTI Apply RTI Reply 1 st Appeal Response
30. Time Limits 30 60 90 120 1 st Appeal 2 nd Appeal 180 150 0 RTI Apply RTI Reply 1 st Appeal Response
31. Time Limits 30 60 90 120 1 st Appeal 2 nd Appeal 180 150 0 RTI Apply RTI Reply 1 st Appeal Response 2 nd Appeal Hearing
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SupremeCourt judgement saying RTI is fundamental right. Page 27 of SC judgement on UP Govt. Vs. RajNarain on 24/01/1975 - in Democratic Country: People are the masters - People pay taxes
RTI act received the assent of the President on the 15th June, 2005 Came into force from 12 th Oct. 2005(4 months from assent)
Note: You no need to mention the reason for asking the information -------From RTI Act ---------- Inspection of work, documents, records Taking notes, extracts or certified copies of documents or records Taking certified samples of material Obtaining information in the form of diskettes, floppies, tapes, video cassettes or in any other electronic mode or through printouts where such information is stored in a computer or in any other device
4.1.b. Citizen Charter, PIOs, Appellate Auth., Budgets etc 8, 9. Effects Sovereignty of India, security, patents, breech of privilege of parliment
How to get information from Private Companies/Institutes..? Get the information from the PublicAuthority to which the Private company reports.
SelectionCommitte: Prime Minister : the Chairperson of the committee; Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha A Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister
SelectionCommitte: Chief Minister : the Chairperson of the committee; Leader of Opposition in the LegislativeAssembly A Cabinet Minister nominated by the Chief Minister
in all administrative units or offices under it as may be necessary to provide information to persons requesting for the information under this Act
Use a white sheet of paper to write an application. There is no need to using Note-sheet, or the Court stamp paper. You can use your letter pad for asking for information. The matter can be hand written, or typed. There is no compulsion of typing the content. Make sure the application is eligible and easy to read. There is no restriction on number of pages for asking information. There are also no restriction on number of questions that can be asked in one application. However, it is generally advisable to ask restrict one application with limited set of questions and generally related ones. Be very specific & ask to the point questions.Don't ask vague questions. Ask as many short questions as you like ,but don't ask for voluminous information. Ask information always by writing your name and signature, and not by your post, as only citizen have the right to information. Do not ask a question containing 'WHY'! For example, questions like why you failed to pass the bill, is liable to be rejected for not covering under RTI Act. If the information sought is voluminous, it is better to ask it in the form of CD to save on cost. Remember that, you do not need to write the reason for asking the information.