The Right to Information Act was passed in 2005 to provide citizens access to information held by public authorities in order to promote transparency and accountability. The Act defines public authorities and obligates them to maintain and provide access to records, publish relevant policies and decisions, and designate Public Information Officers. Citizens can request information in writing from PIOs, who must provide it within 30 days, with some exceptions for matters involving national security, breach of privilege, or third party privacy. Central and State Information Commissions oversee the implementation of the Act.

1. RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005
By:- Nayan Bhardwaj
B.Pharm 5th
sem.

2. RTI
• This act was passed on 15/06/2005 & effective after 120 days .
• Right to information is a fundamental right under the constitution of india
• This act provides a legal framework of citizens democratic right to access to
information under control public authority
• This act promotes transparency & accountability in functioning of every public
authority
 WHAT IS A PUBLIC AUTHORITY?
o Public authority means any authority or body or institution established or
constituted by or under the constitution ; or by any other law may by parliament &
state legislature; or by notification issued or order made by central or state
government

3. RTI
 Obligation of public authorities :-
 Every public authority should maintain all its records which facilitates the right to
information under this act
 The records should be computerised
 Made the records available on web/internet all over country on different system
so that records should be accessed
 Publish relevant facts while formulating policies/decision affecting public
 Provide reason for administrative/quasi-judicial decision to affected persons
 Every public authority shall, within one hundred days of enactment of this act,
designate as many officers as the Central public information officers or State public
information officers, to provide information to persons requesting for information
under this act

4. RTI
 Information means –
Any material in any form, including:-
• Records
• Documents/inspection of works
• Opinions
• Advices
• Press release
• Samples
• Models
• reports

5. RTI
 Why need of RTI ?
because it helps to:-
• Promote openness, transparency & accountability in working of every public
authority
• Reduce corruption
• Make citizens part of decision making
• Make administrative responsive
• Strengthen the foundation of democracy
• Reduce the gap between providers & recipient of public services

6. RTI
 Who is a Public Information Officer ?
• Public authorities have designated some of its officers as Public Information Officer
• They are responsible to give information to a person who seeks information under
the RTI Act
 Who is An Assistant Public Information Officer ?
• These are the officers at sub-divisional level to whom a person can give his RTI
application or appeal
• These officers send the applications or appeal to the Public Information Officer of
the public authority or the concerned appellate authority
• An assistant Public Information Officer is not responsible to supply the information

7. RTI
 How to get information ?
• Request for information via application will be made to PIOs
• To be written/electronic means
• In hindi, english & official language of the area
• No reason is required to mention
• No personal details except for contacting
• Fee that is Rs.10/- will be paid
• Transfer to another public authority in 5 days & applicant to be informed
• Information can be obtained within 30 days from date of request
• If information is a matter of life or liberty of a person, it can be obtained within 48
hrs from time of request

8. RTI
 Information that may Refused ?
• Information that affects security & economics interests of government with
another country
• Government plan against terrorist groups
• Information that is banned from being published by court
• Communication between National Advisory Council & PM
• Trade secrets of companies
• Information related to police investigation
• Information received from foreign government
• Strategic military plans involving neighbouring countries
• Information that results in a breach of privilege of legislature
• Information which has no relationship to any public activity or interest
(government agencies & bodies like CBI, NIA, RAW does not falls under RTI Act)

9. RTI
 Central Information Commission
• The Central Information Commission shall consists of:-
a) Chief Information commissioner
b) Such member of Central Information Commissioners, not exceeding 10, as may be
deemed necessary
Chief Information Commissioner & Information Commissioners shall be
appointed by president on the recommendation of a committee consisting of:-
i. Prime Minister, who shall be the chairperson of the committee
ii. Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha
iii. A union cabinet minister to be nominated by Prime Minister

10. RTI
 Chief Information Commissioner
a). State Chief Information Commissioner
b). Such number of State Information Commissioners, not exceeding 10, as may be
deemed necessary
State chief Information Commissioner & State Information Commissioners shall
be appointed by the governor on the recommendation of a committee consisting
of:-
i. Chief Minister, who shall be the chairperson of the committee
ii. Leader of opposition in the Legislative Assembly
iii. A Cabient Minister to be nominated by the chief minister