Right to Information (RTI)
Empowering citizens with transparent access to government information and public records
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About RTI Act 2005
The Right to Information Act empowers every citizen to seek information from public authorities
What is RTI?
The Right to Information (RTI) Act 2005 is a landmark legislation that provides citizens the right to access information held by public authorities. It promotes transparency and accountability in government functioning.
Key Objectives:
- • Promote transparency in government operations
- • Enable citizen participation in democratic process
- • Reduce corruption through accountability
- • Ensure efficient delivery of public services
Who Can Apply?
Any citizen of India can file an RTI application to seek information from public authorities. No specific reason or justification is required for seeking information.
Eligibility:
- • Any Indian citizen
- • No age restriction
- • No educational qualification required
- • Can be filed by representative with authorization
Fees Structure
Application Fee:₹10
Additional Information (per page):₹2
Inspection of Records (per hour):₹5
Certified Copies (per page):₹2
Note: BPL cardholders are exempted from paying fees
Time Limits
Normal Cases:30 days
Life & Liberty Cases:48 hours
Third Party Information:40 days
First Appeal:30 days
Penalty: ₹250 per day for delay beyond prescribed time limit
Information That Can Be Sought
Types of information available under RTI Act
Available Information:
- • Budget and expenditure details
- • Development project information
- • Tender and contract documents
- • Meeting minutes and resolutions
- • Beneficiary lists of schemes
- • Staff details and organizational structure
- • Audit reports and financial statements
- • Policy documents and guidelines
Exempted Information:
- • Information affecting national security
- • Personal information of individuals
- • Information received in confidence
- • Cabinet papers and deliberations
- • Information that may harm investigation
- • Trade secrets and commercial confidence
- • Information prohibited by court
- • Information affecting relations with foreign states
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