The Right to Information Act, 2005
CHAPTER I: PRELIMINARY
Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement
Bare Act
(1) This Act may be called the Right to Information Act, 2005.
(2) It extends to the whole of India.
(3) The provisions of sub-section (1) of section 4, sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 5, sections 12, 13, 15, 16, 24, 27 and 28 shall come into force at once, and the remaining provisions of this Act shall come into force on the one hundred and twentieth day of its enactment.
Simplified Act
(1) This law is known as the Right to Information Act, 2005.
(2) It applies to the entire country of India.
(3) Certain parts of this law (specifically, parts of section 4,… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Explanation using examples
Imagine you are a citizen living in Mumbai and you wish to know how funds for a local park renovation were utilized. Since the Right to Information Act, 2005 is applicable throughout India, you can file an RTI application with the municipal corporation asking for detailed expenditure on the park project. The Act's immediate enforcement ensures that you have the legal right to this information and can expect a response within the timeframe specified by the Act.
