The Right to Information Act, 2005
The Right to Information Act, 2005 is an Indian law that mandates transparency and accountability in the functioning of public authorities by giving citizens the right to access information held by them.
Summary
The Right to Information Act, 2005 was enacted to provide citizens with the right to access information held by public authorities. The Act requires public authorities to disclose information that is requested by citizens, subject to certain exemptions. The Act mandates that public authorities maintain records, publish certain types of information, and appoint Public Information Officers (PIOs) to provide information to citizens. The Act also establishes the Central Information Commission (CIC) and State Information Commissions (SICs) to handle complaints and appeals related to information requests. The Act is applicable to all states and union territories of India, except Jammu and Kashmir.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Right To Information | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Obligations Of Public Authorities | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Designation Of Public Information Officers | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Request For Obtaining Information | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Disposal Of Request | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Exemption From Disclosure Of Information | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Grounds For Rejection To Access In Certain Cases | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Severability | Open |
| 11 | Section 11: Third Party Information | Open |
| 12 | Section 12: Constitution Of Central Information Commission | Open |
| 13 | Section 13: Terms Of Office And Conditions Of Service | Open |
| 14 | Section 14: Removal Of Chief Information Commissioner Or Information Commissioner | Open |
| 15 | Section 15: Constitution Of State Information Commission | Open |