Relation between RTI and democracy, RTI (Right to Information) is strongly intertwined to democracy. The right to information is a fundamental principle that promotes transparency and accountability in government operations. It guarantees citizens have access to the information they need to participate in the democratic process and hold the government responsible for its actions. RTI…
Introduction Obligations of Public Authorities Under RTI Act, Under Section 4 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 provisions related to the obligations of public authorities have been made. Canara Bank v. Central Information Commission (2008(2) C.L.J. 420) The obligation described under Section 4 of the Right to Information Act 2005 is to be compulsorily…
Designation of Public Information Officers, Following are the Procedure of Appointment of Public Information Officers Under section 6 of Right To Information Act, 2005. Appointment Of PIO { Sec.6 (1) } (1) Every public authority shall, within one hundred days of the enactment of this Act, designate as many officers as the Central Public Information…
Request For Obtaining Information under RTI Act, Following are the process for Obtaining Information from a Public Authority under Section 7 of Right to Information Act, 2005. Filing of The Application And The Obligation of The PIP And The APIO { Sec. 5(1) } (1) A person, who desires to obtain any information under this…
Preamble and Special Features of RTI Act, 2005, The Right to Information (RTI) Act of 2005 is a historic piece of legislation in India that allows citizens to request information from government agencies. The RTI Act’s preamble outlines the law’s goals and principles. Preamble of The Right To Information Act, 2005 “An Act to provide…
Exemption From Disclosure of Information under RTI Act, Section 8 of the Act attempts to balance the public interest with the right to information of individuals. Though the Act intends to give individuals a progressive and participatory right in a meaningful way, it must also take into account the larger national interest. Regardless of the…