CategoryLegislation & Law

This circular, issued by the Government of India’s Department of Personnel and Training, addresses the format for providing information to applicants under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. While a standardized format for RTI replies is not mandated by the Act or Rules, a committee recommended that certain key elements should be uniformly adopted by Public Information Officers...

The Government of India is urging all State Governments and Union Territories to adopt the Right to Information (RTI) Rules, 2012, which were notified to consolidate and supersede previous rules regarding information fees and appeal procedures. This initiative aims to achieve uniformity in the implementation of the Right to Information Act across the country. States that haven’t yet aligned...

The Department of Personnel and Training has issued guidelines to ensure that information provided to applicants under the Right to Information (RTI) Act is consistently formatted. The memo emphasizes that all replies must include the RTI application number and receipt date, the name, designation, and contact details of the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO). If information is denied...

This office memorandum outlines further directives for public authorities to enhance suo motu disclosure as per Section 4 of the RTI Act, 2005. Following a committee’s recommendations, public authorities are instructed to analyze frequently sought information and publish it proactively on their websites. Key measures include establishing consultative committees with stakeholders to advise...

This circular from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) addresses the recommendations of a committee of experts, chaired by Shri Devesh Chaturvedi, concerning suo motu disclosure under the RTI Act, 2005. A prior committee, including Shri A.N. Tiwari and Dr. M.M. Ansari, had submitted a report which was accepted by the government...