RTI Act - 2005

RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT - 2005

The RTI Act came into force on 12th October 2005.its purpose is to ensure that the the public has access to information which is under the control of various Government authorities. it is designed to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every Government department or institution at both central and state levels. 

INFORMATION

Information means any material in any form, includin records,documents,manuscripts,memos,emails,opinions,advices,file notings,ciruculars,orders,logbooks,reports,samples,images,electronic datas etc.

APPLICABILITY

Any authority,body,instution,department,panchayath,etc. which is part of the Government is covered.

The Act applise to the whole of India with the exception of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICERS (PIO)

Every public Authority (Government department) is supposed to appoint a PIO in all its administrative units to provide informationto citizens.