This communication from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India, dated January 9, 2008, addresses the Chief Secretaries of all states and union territories. It highlights that Section 26(1)(a) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, mandates state governments to develop educational programs to enhance public...
This document provides essential guidance for Central Public Information Officers (CPIOs) regarding their roles and responsibilities under the Right to Information Act, 2005. It emphasizes the crucial importance of thoroughly understanding the Act’s provisions to ensure effective implementation and avoid penalties. The guide clarifies what constitutes “information” and the scope...
This document provides comprehensive guidelines for Central Public Information Officers (CPIOs) regarding their role and responsibilities under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. It clarifies that CPIOs play a crucial role in facilitating citizens’ access to information and that they are accountable for adhering to the Act’s provisions. The guidelines cover various aspects...
This communication from the Government of India’s Department of Personnel & Training to the Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territories emphasizes the critical importance of Section 4 of the Right to Information Act, 2005. It outlines the obligation for public authorities to proactively disclose information to the public through suo-motu dissemination, reducing the need for...
यह पत्र सूचना का अधिकार अधिनियम, 2005 के तहत लोक प्राधिकारियों द्वारा रिकॉर्ड के रख-रखाव और सूचना के प्रकाशन के संबंध में महत्वपूर्ण दिशा-निर्देश जारी करता है। अधिनियम की धारा 4 के अनुसार, लोक प्राधिकारियों को अपने सभी रिकॉर्डों को सूचीबद्ध और अनुक्रमित करना अनिवार्य है, साथ ही उन्हें कम्प्यूटरीकृत करके नेटवर्क से जोड़ना भी आवश्यक है। इसके अतिरिक्त, अधिनियम के लागू होने के 120 दिनों के भीतर...
This Office Memorandum addresses the incorrect practice of automatically transferring applications received under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) simply because the Prime Minister or PMO is mentioned. It clarifies that according to Section 6(3) of the RTI Act, applications should be transferred to the public authority that holds the information...
This document from the Department of Personnel and Training addresses a common issue where applications received under the Right to Information Act, 2005, are routinely transferred to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) simply because the applicant mentions the Prime Minister or the PMO. The directive clarifies that as per Section 6(3) of the RTI Act, if an application is received by a public...
This document provides comprehensive guidelines for public authorities on implementing the Right to Information Act, 2005. It clarifies the definition of a “public authority” and the rights of citizens to seek information. The guidelines detail what constitutes “information” under the Act, including various forms of records and electronic data. It outlines the obligations...
This document provides detailed guidelines for public authorities on their obligations and responsibilities under the Right to Information Act, 2005. It emphasizes that public authorities are custodians of information that citizens have a right to access. The guidelines cover aspects such as the definition of information, the rights of citizens, proactive disclosure requirements, record...
This memorandum provides comprehensive guidelines for officers designated as First Appellate Authorities under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. It clarifies the responsibilities of Central Public Information Officers (CPIOs) in supplying correct and complete information and outlines the two-appeal process available to applicants. The guidelines emphasize that First Appellate Authorities...