What is the basis of RTI Act in India?

Since RTI is implicit in the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression under Article 19 of the Indian Constitution, it is an implied fundamental right. Information disclosure in India had traditionally been restricted by the Official Secrets Act 1923 and various other special laws, which the new RTI Act overrides .

What is RTI and its importance?

RTI gives people the right to hold the government and organizations substantially funded by the government accountable. The Right to Information Act gives citizens the right to ask for information and decide, based on the information received, whether their constitutional rights have been met.

What are the main provisions of RTI Act 2005?

3 of the RTI Act, 2005 provides that subject to the provisions of the Act, 2005, any citizen has got a right to have any information from any public office of the Central Government or the State Governments. Sec. 8 & 9 provide for certain prohibitions with regard to the furnishing of certain information.

What is meant by RTI Act?

An Act to provide for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities, in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority, the constitution of a Central Information Commission and …

Where is RTI not applicable?

The RTI Act is not applicable on Private Companies. However, it is specifically mentioned in the Act that the information of private companies can be sought from its regulator if any.

Who started RTI?

On 15 June 2005, President APJ Abdul Kalam gave his assent to the national Right to Information Act 2005. With presidential assent, the Central Government and State Governments had 120 days to implement the provisions of the Bill in its entirety. The Act formally came into force on 12 October 2005.

What if RTI is not answered?

Complaint can be filed immediately if CPIO of Public Authority refuses to accept RTI Application as per RTI Act 2005. After receipt of reply to RTI application or thirty days after filing of RTI application and if no reply received.

What happens if RTI is not answered?

Complaint can be filed immediately if CPIO of Public Authority refuses to accept RTI Application as per RTI Act 2005. After receipt of reply from First Appellate Authority or forty-five days after filing of First appeal, if the Complainant had chosen to file first appeal and no reply had been received.

Can we give personal information under RTI?

“Section 8 (of RTI Act) has categorically mentioned that personal information cannot be supplied … which has no relation to any public activity,” said the court. The court said that the personal information of the candidates has no relationship to any public activity or interest.