This document announces an extension for submitting write-ups on best practices related to the Right to Information (RTI). Previously, the deadline was July 15th, 2013, but it has now been extended to July 31st, 2013. This invitation is a follow-up to earlier circulars from May 14th and June 28th, 2013, which called for contributions from Indian citizens regarding best practices implemented by...
This notice from the Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India, announces an extension for the submission of articles. The original deadline for submitting articles on best practices under the Right to Information, as referred to in the department’s circulars dated May 14, 2013, and June 28, 2013, was July 15, 2013. This...
The government has extended the facility for online filing of Right to Information (RTI) applications through a dedicated web portal. Initially available to 37 Ministries and Departments, this service is planned to be rolled out to all remaining government entities by mid-August 2023. This initiative aims to streamline the RTI process. It’s important that all Chief Public Information...
Information regarding complaints made against a government official and any actions taken on those complaints is considered personal information. Disclosure of such information is generally exempt under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act, unless it serves a larger public interest. This principle was upheld by the Central Information Commission, referencing a Supreme Court decision. Consequently...
This document proposes an amendment to the Right to Information Act, 2005, to explicitly exclude political parties from the definition of ‘public authority’. This proposal stems from a Central Information Commission decision that declared several political parties as public authorities, potentially impacting their internal functioning and creating opportunities for malicious RTI...
This office memorandum announces the extension of the e-IPO (Electronic Indian Postal Order) facility to Indian citizens living abroad, enabling them to pay fees for accessing information under the RTI Act, 2005. The e-IPO service, launched on March 22, 2013, allows online payment for obtaining information from Central Public Authorities. The procedure involves user registration on epostoffice...
This document provides detailed guidelines and templates for State Governments to enhance proactive disclosure of information as mandated by the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. It emphasizes the importance of making information readily available to the public to foster transparency and accountability. The guidelines cover various levels of government, from district to sub-village levels...
This document provides an updated and comprehensive guide to the Right to Information Act, 2005. It aims to empower citizens, promote transparency and accountability in government, and curb corruption. The guide details what constitutes ‘information’ and who qualifies as a ‘public authority’ under the Act. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of Public Information...
This document provides comprehensive guidelines and procedures related to the Right to Information Act, 2005. It details the objectives of the Act, defines key terms like ‘information’ and ‘public authority,’ and outlines the roles and responsibilities of Public Information Officers (PIOs) and Assistant Public Information Officers (APIOs). The guidelines cover the process...
This office memorandum reiterates the importance of complying with the guidelines for suo-motu disclosure under Section 4 of the RTI Act, 2005. It highlights that the initial deadline for operationalizing these guidelines was April 15, 2013, with a subsequent requirement to submit an Action Taken Report on compliance within six months. The memorandum notes that many Ministries, Departments, and...