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

The Right to Information Act, 2005

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  • CHAPTER VI: MISCELLANEOUS

The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in the Official Secrets Act, 1923 (19 of 1923), and any other law for the time being in force or in any instrument having effect by virtue of any law other than this Act.

Simplified Act

This law, The Right to Information Act, is more powerful than any other law or rule that might conflict with it. This includes the Official Secrets Act of 1923 and any other laws currently i...

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 Sectio...

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