Right to Information Act (2005)

Right to Information Act 2005 mandates timely response to citizen requests for government information. It is an initiative taken by Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions to provide a RTI Portal Gateway to the citizens for quick search of information on the details of first Appellate Authorities, PIOs etc. amongst others. Besides access to RTI related information / disclosures published on the web by various Public Authorities under the government of India as well as the State Governments.

Objectives

To ensure greater and more effective access to information under the control of public authorities.

To promote transparency and accountability in working of public institutions/organizations.

Statutory provisions made for right to information

Public Authority is under the obligation to provide information within 30 days from the date of request in normal cases or within 48 hours if information is a matter of life or liberty of a person.

What does RIGHT TO INFORMATION mean?

The right to Inspection of work, document records Taking notes, extracts, or certified copies of documents or records; Taking certified samples of material.

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