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...
The Indian government has extended the facility for online filing of Right to Information (RTI) applications through a dedicated web portal. This service, initially available to 37 ministries and departments, will be rolled out to all remaining central government bodies by August 21, 2013. The extension, however, will not apply to field offices, attached, or subordinate offices at this time...
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 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 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...
A national workshop on the Right to Information (RTI) Act was held in New Delhi on January 9, 2014. The event, inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, featured discussions on best practices, success stories, and fellowship reports related to RTI. Key takeaways highlighted the need for resource centers to manage RTI application pendency...
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...
This Office Memorandum reiterates the availability of a one-time grant of Rs. 50,000/- from the Department of Personnel & Training (DOPT) to Public Authorities for setting up Right to Information (RTI) Cells. This financial assistance is intended to procure necessary equipment like computers, scanners, and printers, contributing to the ‘Improving Transparency and Accountability in...