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Basics of Right To Information Act - 2005, presented by ElectionReddy on 2nd Oct.2011 at Organization for Nation's Empowerment(ONE) http://www.wetheone.org/
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“To believe in something,and not to live it, is dishonest”
- Mahatma Gandhi
THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2005
ByElectionReddy2nd Oct. 2011
Agenda
• What is information?• Why do we need RTI?• What can be done using RTI?• Information Commission Structure• How to apply RTI?• Time Limits• What will you do with the Information?• Success Stories• Sample RTI• Success Stories
What is information ?
RTI, 2(f) says
"information" means any material in any form, including records, documents, memos, e-mails, opinions, advices, press releases, circulars, orders, logbooks, contracts, reports, papers, samples, models, data material held in any electronic form and information relating to any private body which can be accessed by a public authority under any other law for the time being in force
Why do we need RTI ?
RTI ≈ Fundamental Right
RTI ≈ Fundamental Right
RTI ≈ Fundamental Right
RTI ≈ Fundamental Right
RTI Act provides the mechanism to exercise the Right to Information
What Can Be Done ?
RTI Empowers Every Citizen To
• Ask for any information• Take copies of any government documents• Inspect any government documents• Inspect any Government works• Take samples of materials of any Government
work
Types of Information
• Disclosed Mandatorily (Sec. 4.1)• Given on Request• Non-Disclosable (Sec. 8 and 9)
Who All Are Covered ?
RTI Covers -- 2(h)
• All Public Authorities• NGOs which are substantially financed by Govt.
Information Commission Structure
Central Information Commission
• Chief Information Commissioner• Upto 10 Information Commissioners
Selection Committee• Prime Minister• Leader of Opposition• Cabinet Minister nominated by PM
State Information Commission
• State Chief Information Commissioner• Upto 10 State Information Commissioners
Selection Committee• Chief Minister• Leader of Opposition• Cabinet Minister nominated by CM
Every Public Authority should designate
• Public Information Officer(s)• Assistant Public Information Officer(s)• Appellate Authority
How to Apply RTI ?
Procedure
• No specific format• Medium: English/Hindi/Local Language• Addressed To
• Fee• Mode of Payment(Cash, DD, IPO, CourtFeeStamp)
The Public Information Officer(Under Right To Information Act - 2005),O/o Department Address
Steps
PIO RTI Application
Steps
Appellate Authority
PIO RTI Application
1st Appeal
Steps
CIC/SIC
Appellate Authority
PIO RTI Application
1st Appeal
2nd Appeal
Time Limits
Time Limits
30 60 90 120 1801500
RT
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Time Limits
30 60 90 120 1801500
RT
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RTI Reply
Time Limits
30 60 90 120
1st Appeal
1801500
RT
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RTI Reply
Time Limits
30 60 90 120
1st Appeal
1801500
RT
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RTI Reply 1st Appeal Response
Time Limits
30 60 90 120
1st Appeal 2nd Appeal
1801500
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RTI Reply 1st Appeal Response
Time Limits
30 60 90 120
1st Appeal 2nd Appeal
1801500
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RTI Reply 1st Appeal Response 2nd AppealHearing
What will you do with the Information ?
What to do with the Information?
• To expedite pending issues• To release it to the media• To present it in a court of law• To expose corruption
Success Stories
• Section 4.1.b• Fee Reimbursements• Exam Answersheets• Convocation Certificate• Gas Delivery• Passport
Sample RTI
References
• http://www.rtiindia.org• http://rti.aidindia.org/• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQbigp_SHe
E• http://rti.gov.in/