Section 22 of RTI Act : Section 22: Act To Have Overriding Effect

Explanation using Example

Imagine a journalist, Priya, is investigating a government infrastructure project and suspects misallocation of funds. She files an RTI (Right to Information) request seeking details on the project's expenditure. The concerned government department refuses to provide the information, citing confidentiality under the Official Secrets Act, 1923. Priya can argue that under Section 22 of the RTI Act, 2005, the RTI Act takes precedence over the Official Secrets Act. Therefore, unless the information is exempt under the specific provisions of the RTI Act itself, the department is obligated to provide the information she requested.