tggaq.blogg.se - Section 10 of rti act

RTI is an index to measure the growth and development of a country. It informs the citizen regarding the affairs of the government and thereby ensures the active participation of a citizen in the working of the democracy at all times and not just once during voting. In order to exercise this right and to hold the government accountable for its actions, the people must have access to the information regarding the affairs of the government. The right of a citizen to question the government on its various policies and measures forms the very essence of a democracy. The Hon’ble Supreme Court has also held that the right of the citizens to know, and to receive information regarding matters of public concern is a fundamental right flowing from Article 19(1)(a). Thus, the right to know and seek information is an integral part of the fundamental right enshrined under Article 19(1)(a). This right does not only cover the communication of information but also the receipt of information since without adequate information, a person cannot form an informed opinion.

Time limit for disposing of the appeal Įvery citizen of India has a right to free speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India.

Opportunity of hearing to a third party.

Powers of the Civil Court to vest in the Commission.

Powers and functions of Commission: Section 18.

Powers and functions of the Information Commissions, appeal and penalties: Chapter V.

Central Information Commission and State Information Commission: Chapters III and IV.

Grounds for rejection to access in certain cases: Section 9.

Exemption from disclosure of information: Section 8.

Rejection of request under sub-section (1).

Failure to decide within 30 days deemed as a refusal.

Period within which information to be furnished.

When the information requested is held by another public authority, etc.

When the request cannot be made in writing.

Manner of making a request for information.

Request for obtaining information: Section 6.Duty/Function of public information officers.Designation of Public Information Officers: Section 5.Dissemination of information: Section 4(3) and 4(4).Suo-moto furnishing of information: Section 4(2).

Obligations of public authorities: Section 4.

Right to Information and Obligations of public authorities: Chapter II.

Salient features of the Right to Information Act, 2005.

Right to obtain information in electronic mode.

Right to take certified samples of material.

Important definitions in the Right to Information Act, 2005 : Section 2.

Objectives of the Right to Information Act, 2005.

Right to Information Act, 2005: brief background.