📚 RTI Act 2005 – Exam-Oriented Summary
✅Objective
To promote transparency and accountability in the functioning of public authorities by empowering citizens to access information.
🏛️Key Features
- Enacted on: 12 October 2005
- Applies to: All public authorities (Central, State, and funded NGOs)
- Right Includes:
- Inspection of records
- Taking notes or certified copies
- Receiving information in print or electronic form
🧑💼Public Information Officer (PIO)
- Must respond within 30 days
- In case of life or liberty: 48 hours
📋Exemptions (Section 8 & 9)
Information may be denied if it:
- Affects national security
- Breaches parliamentary privilege
- Relates to trade secrets or personal data
- Is forbidden by court order
⚖️Appeals & Penalties
- First Appeal: Senior officer in same authority
- Second Appeal: Central/State Information Commission
- Penalty: ₹250/day up to ₹25,000 for delay or refusal
🏆Importance
- Strengthens democracy and citizen empowerment
- Enhances government accountability
- Useful in exposing corruption and inefficiency
✍️Tip for Exams
- Quote Article 19(1)(a) – Freedom of speech includes right to know
- Mention CIC/SIC as appellate bodies
- Use keywords like transparency, accountability, empowerment
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