This document details the proceedings of a National Workshop on the Right to Information, held on January 9, 2014, and inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions and PMO, Shri V. Narayanasamy. The workshop, hosted by the Indian Institute of Public Administration in New Delhi, featured three sessions. Session 1, a panel discussion from 11:00...
The Department of Posts has extended its “eIPO” (electronic Indian Postal Order) service to all Indian citizens residing within India, effective February 13, 2014. This service allows individuals to purchase Indian Postal Orders electronically by paying a fee online through the e-Post Office Portal () or via the India Post website (www.indiapost.gov.in). This facility is primarily...
This document is a compendium of best practices on the implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, compiled by the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India. It showcases various initiatives undertaken by different public authorities and citizens to effectively implement the RTI Act, promoting transparency and accountability in governance. The compendium covers a...
This Office Memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel and Training, dated March 14, 2014, addresses a critical issue regarding the proper functioning of the RTI Web Portal. It reiterates that all RTI applications received physically, whether through post or in person, must be entered into the online portal. This is crucial because a failure...
The Institute of Public Administration is organizing a residential training program on the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, for Chief Public Information Officers (CPIOs), Chief Appellate Public Information Officers (CAPIOs), State Public Information Officers (SPIOS), State Appellate Public Information Officers (SAPIOS), and Nodal Officers. The program is scheduled to take place from June 2nd...
The Department of Personnel and Training is compiling the second volume of best practices on the Right to Information (RTI) adopted by public authorities across India. They are inviting citizens to submit write-ups detailing these practices. The top 20 submissions will be selected for inclusion in the compendium and will be rewarded with Rs. 25,000. The write-ups should follow a specific format...
This memorandum serves as a reminder to all Ministries and Public Authorities regarding the implementation of suo-motu disclosure guidelines under the RTI Act, 2005. It highlights that many organizations have failed to submit their compliance reports and action taken reports within the stipulated six-month period from the issuance of the original O.M. dated 15.04.2013. Furthermore, it emphasizes...
This document announces the extension of a new feature on the “RTI online” portal, allowing Ministries and Departments to upload their Right to Information (RTI) application responses and first appeals directly to their respective websites. This initiative aims to facilitate proactive disclosure of information as per existing guidelines. The feature, initially piloted by DOPT, will...
A committee was formed by the Department of Personnel & Training, in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Central Information Commission, to develop a standardized format for responding to Right to Information (RTI) applications. The committee observed that neither the RTI Act nor its rules mandate a specific format for RTI applications or their replies. Currently...
This circular announces a consultation seeking public feedback on the proposal to use postal stamps as a method for paying Right to Information (RTI) application fees and costs. The Central Information Commission (CIC) has previously recommended this approach, following discussions with the Department of Posts. While the Department of Posts cannot issue exclusive RTI stamps, they suggested using...