This document provides comprehensive guidelines for individuals seeking information under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. It clarifies the purpose of the act, defines what constitutes ‘information,’ and details the rights of citizens to access information held by public authorities. It outlines the procedure for applying for information, including the role of Central Public...
This document is an office memorandum from the Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, directing all public authorities to update their records. It emphasizes that the Right to Information Act, 2005, mandates proper cataloging and indexing of records. The memo references the Second Administrative Reforms Commission’s report, which identified poor record...
This memo from the Government of India’s Department of Personnel and Training addresses the implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2005. It highlights a recommendation from the Second Administrative Reforms Commission that when a public authority designates multiple Public Information Officers (PIOs), applicants face difficulties in approaching the correct PIO and identifying a...
This memorandum directs organizations listed in the Second Schedule of the Right to Information Act, 2005, to immediately designate Central Public Information Officers (CPIOs) and First Appellate Authorities. This is to ensure that citizens can seek information related to allegations of corruption and human rights violations from these intelligence and security organizations, even though other...
This directive from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions to Chief Secretaries of States/UTs emphasizes the responsibility outlined in Section 26(1)(a) of the Right to Information Act, 2005. It highlights the crucial role of State Governments in developing educational programs to enhance public understanding of their right to information. Recognizing the significant task...
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...
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...