RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005 by Nayan Bhardwaj.pptx

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1. RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005 By:- Nayan Bhardwaj B.Pharm 5 th 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? 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:- Chief Information commissioner 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:- Prime Minister, who shall be the chairperson of the committee Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha 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:- Chief Minister, who shall be the chairperson of the committee Leader of opposition in the Legislative Assembly A Cabient Minister to be nominated by the chief minister