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An introduction to
Right to Information Act, 2005
(For Internal Circulation only)
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An introduction to
Right to Information Act, 2005
(For Internal Circulation only)
Prepared by:
Sri.MATHEW JOSE K Additional Secretary to Government (Rtd) General Administration Department, Government of Kerala
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An introduction to
Right to Information Act, 2005 Prepared by:
Sri.MATHEW JOSE K Additional Secretary to Government (Rtd) General Administration Department, Government of Kerala Version 1.0 May 2015
(This note is only a brief outline of the relevant clauses of the RTI Act 2005, for training purpose .When using for action, please refer the original Act and its amendments etc from time to time for authority.)
(For Internal Circulation only)
CENTRE FOR TRAINING IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FINANCE DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF KERALA DPC Building, Kerala University Office Campus, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 034 www.finance.kerala.gov.in || ctfmkerala.gov.in email : [email protected] Phone : 0471 – 2305811, 2305399
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3 Foreword Centre for Training in Financial Management (CTFM), the Training Centre of Finance Department, Government of Kerala was established in 2010 to impart financial management related training to the staff of Finance Secretariat, staff of its four line departments (viz Treasury, Local Fund Audit, State Insurance and National Savings) and the employees of all other departments who attend planning, budgeting, accounts and internal audit related matters. A lifelong learning concept based on training and development strategy is approved as the motto of the centre and the training needs analysis has been conducted based on this strategy. As part of the domain skill enhancement programme for the employees, special training programmes are organized for the employees of all departments. In this training session the topics related to The Right to Information Act, 2005 are discussed. We are confident that this will be a very useful reference as well as learning material for you. Your feedback and suggestions on this learning material as well as the related training programme are most welcome. Wishing you an interesting and worthy learning time… Best regards Resource Development Team
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5 TABLE OF CONTENTS RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005 ...............................................7 Bringing Information to the Citizens ..............................................8 Objectives of the Right to Information Act : ..............................8 How Right To Information Act Contributes In Governess? .....9 It came into force from….? .............................................................9 What does information means? ..................................................10 The Right to Information means? ................................................11 The public authority .........................................................................11 What are the obligations of public authority? ........................12 NO NEED TO DISCLOSE THE FOLLOWING…… ..........................14 Following are excluded…(Rule 24) .................................................16 The Application Procedure…. ......................................................18 Who are State Public Information Officers (SPIOs)? ..............19 What are the duties of a State Public Information Officer (SPIO)? (Sn.7) ..........................................................................................20 THIRD PARTIES .....................................................................................23 THE FEE .................................................................................................24 THE GROUND FOR REJECTION….. ................................................25 THE APPELLATE AUTHORITIES….(Sn.19) ............................................26 THE CONSTITUTION OF STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION .29 THE POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF INFORMATION COMMISSIONS ...................................................................................30 THE ANNUAL REPORTS………… .....................................................33 THE PENALTIES (Sn.20) ......................................................................34 THE JURISDICTION OF COURTS ......................................................35 THE RULE MAKING POWER….. .......................................................36 SOME IMPORTANT POINTS ..............................................................37 STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION, KERALA ...........................38 MAJOR JUDGEMENTS ......................................................................38
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RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005 An Introduction The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI) is an Act of the Parliament of India "to provide for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens" and replaces the erstwhile Freedom of information Act, 2002. The Act applies to all States and Union Territories of India except Jammu & Kashmir.
Under
the
provisions of the Act, any citizen may request information
from
a
"public authority" (a body of Government or "instrumentality of State") which is required to reply expeditiously or within thirty days. The Act also requires every public authority to computerise their records for wide dissemination and to proactively certain categories of information so that the citizens need minimum recourse to request for information formally. This law was passed by Parliament on 15 June 2005 and came fully into force on 12 October 2005. The first application was given to a Pune police station. Information disclosure in India was restricted by the
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8 Official Secrets Act 1923 and various other special laws, which the new RTI Act relaxes. It codifies a fundamental right of citizens.
Bringing Information to the Citizens Right to Information Act 2005 mandates timely response to citizen requests for government information. It is an initiative taken by Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions to provide a– RTI Portal Gateway to the citizens for quick search of information on the details of first Appellate Authorities, Public Information Officers etc. amongst others, besides access to RTI related information / disclosures published on the web by various Public Authorities under the government of India as well as the State Governments
Objectives of the Right to Information Act : The basic object of the Right to Information Act is to empower
the
citizens,
promote transparency and accountability working
in of
the the
Government, contain corruption, and make our democracy work
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9 for the people in real sense. It goes without saying that an informed citizen is better equipped to keep necessary vigil on the instruments of governance and make the government more accountable to the governed. The Act is a big step towards making the citizens informed about the activities of the Government.
How Right To Information Act Contributes In Governess? It is Participatory, Transparent Consensus Oriented Accountable ,Responsive, Effective and Efficient Equitable and Inclusive Follows Rules of Law It helps to Minimize corruption Remind the Officials that they are the servants of the People. Enable proper maintenance of records Proactive disclosure of details on Govt activities Easy availablity of Govt support to the deserved.
It came into force from….? It comes into force on the 12th October, 2005 (120th day of
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10 its enactment on 15th June, 2005). Some provisions - with immediate effect viz. obligations of public authorities [S.4(1)], designation of Public Information Officers and Assistant Public Information Officers [S.5(1) and 5(2)], constitution of Central Information Commission (S.12 and 13), constitution of State Information …….. Commission (S.15 and 16), non-applicability of the Act to Intelligence and Security Organizations (S.24) and power to make rules to carry out the provisions of the Act (S.27 and 28). Who are covered? The Act extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir. [S.(12)] Information seeker (Applicant) should be an Indian Citizen
What does information means? · 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 [Sn.2(f)]
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11 The Right to Information means? It includes the right to o inspect works, documents, records. o take notes, extracts or certified copies of documents or records. o take certified samples of material. o obtain information in form of printouts, diskettes, floppies, tapes, video cassettes or in any other electronic mode or through printouts.[S.2(j)]
The public authority It means any authority or body or institution of selfgovernment established or constituted: [S.2(h)] by or under the Constitution; by any other law made by Parliament; by any other law made by State Legislature; by notification issued or order made by the appropriate Government .and includes any body owned, controlled or substantially financed non-Government
organization
substantially
financed
directly or indirectly by the appropriate Government.
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12 What are the obligations of public authority? It shall publish within one hundred and twenty days of the enactment: the particulars of its organization, functions and duties; the powers and duties of its officers and employees; the procedure followed in its decision making process, including channels of supervision and accountability; …….. the norms set by it for the discharge of its functions; the rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records used by its employees for discharging its functions; a statement of the categories of the documents held by it or under its control; the particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with, or representation by the members of the public, in relation to the formulation of policy or implementation thereof; a statement of the boards, councils, committees and other bodies consisting of two or more persons constituted by it. Additionally, information as to whether the meetings of these are open to the public, or the minutes' of such meetings are accessible to the public;
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13 a directory of its officers and employees; the monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including the system of compensation as provided in its regulations; the budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures and reports on disbursements made; the manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and the details and beneficiaries of such programmes; particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorizations granted by it; details of the information available to, or held by it, reduced in an electronic form; the particulars of facilities available to citizens for obtaining information, including the working hours of a library or reading room, if maintained for public use; the names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers. [S.4(1)(b)]
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14 NO NEED TO DISCLOSE THE FOLLOWING……
The following is exempt from disclosure [S.8)] information, disclosure of which would prejudicially affect the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security, strategic, scientific or economic interests of the State, relation with foreign State or lead to incitement of an offence information which has been expressly forbidden to be published by any court of law or tribunal or the disclosure of which may constitute contempt of court; information, the disclosure of which would cause a breach of privilege of Parliament or the State Legislature; information including commercial confidence, trade secrets or intellectual property, the disclosure of which would harm the competitive position of a third party, unless the competent authority is satisfied that larger public interest warrants the disclosure of such information; information available to a person in his fiduciary relationship, unless the competent authority is satisfied that the larger public interest warrants the disclosure of such information;
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15 information received in confidence from foreign Government; information, the disclosure of which would endanger the life or physical safety of any person or identify the source of information or assistance given in confidence for law enforcement or security purposes; information which would impede the process of investigation or apprehension or prosecution of offenders; Cabinet papers including records of deliberations of the Council of Ministers, Secretaries and other officers; Provided that the decisions of Cabinet ,the reasons thereof ,and the material on the basis of which the decisions were taken shall be made public after the decision has been taken ,and the matter is complete ,or over information which relates to personal information the disclosure of which has no relationship to any public activity or interest, or which would cause unwarranted invasion of the privacy of the individual; Notwithstanding any of the exemptions listed above, a public authority may allow access to information, if public interest in disclosure outweighs the harm to the protected interests.
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16 Following are excluded…(Rule 24)
· Central Intelligence and Security agencies specified in the Second Schedule like IB, R&AW, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence,
Central
Economic
Intelligence
Bureau,
Directorate of Enforcement, · Narcotics Control Bureau, Aviation Research Centre, Special Frontier Force, BSF, CRPF, ITBP, CISF, NSG, Assam Rifles, Special Service Bureau, Special Branch (CID), Andaman and Nicobar, · The Crime Branch-CID-CB, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Special Branch, Lakshadweep Police. Agencies specified by the Central /State Governments through a Notification can also exclude. The exclusion, however, is not absolute and these organizations have an obligation to provide information pertaining to allegations of corruption and human rights violations. Further, information relating to allegations of human rights violations could be given but only with the approval of the Central or State Information Commission, as the case may be. [S.24)]
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17 · Kerala excluded……Go P 43/06/GAD dated7/2/06…. · Special Branch, Crime Branch CID, · District Special Branch Of all Districts, · Crime record bureau · Police Telecommunications, · Confidential Br. Of Police HQ,Confidential sns of Police Offices in Kerala · State and Regional Forensic Sci.Labs · State and District Finger Print Beaureau · Is partial disclosure allowed? · Only that part of the record which does not contain any information which is exempt from disclosure and which can reasonably be severed from any part that contains exempt information, may be provided. [S.10]
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18 The Application Procedure….
Apply in writing or through electronic means in English or Hindi or in the official language of the area, to the PIO, specifying the particulars of the information sought for. No specific form Reason for seeking information are not required to be given; Pay fees as may be prescribed (if not belonging to the Below Poverty Line category-which has to be proved). The time limit to get the information……… 30 days from the date of application 48 hours for information concerning the life and liberty of a person 5 days shall be added to the above response time, in case the application for information is given to Assistant Public Information Officer. If the interests of a third party are involved then time limit will be 40 days (maximum period + time given to the third party to make representation). Failure to provide information within the specified period is a deemed refusal
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Who are State Public Information Officers (SPIOs)?
o PIOs are officers designated by the public authorities in all administrative units or offices under it to provide information to the citizens requesting for information under the Act. o Any officer, whose assistance has been sought by the PIO for the proper discharge of his or her duties, shall render all assistance and for the purpose of contraventions of the provisions of this Act, such other officer shall be treated as a SPIO.
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20 What
are
the
duties
of
a
State
Public
Information Officer (SPIO)? (Sn.7) PIO shall deal with requests from persons seeking information and where the request cannot be made in writing, to render reasonable assistance to the person to reduce the same in writing. If the information requested for is held by or its subject matter is closely connected with the function of another public authority, the PIO shall transfer, within 5 days, the request to that other public authority and inform the applicant immediately. PIO may seek the assistance of any other officer for the proper discharge of his/her duties. PIO, on receipt of a request, shall as expeditiously as possible, and in any case within 30 days of the receipt of the request, either provide the information on payment of such fee as may be prescribed or reject the request for any of the reasons specified in S.8 or S.9.
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21 Where the information requested for concerns the life or liberty of a person, the same shall be provided within fortyeight hours of the receipt of the request. If the PIO fails to give decision on the request within the period specified, he shall be deemed to have refused the request. Where a request has been rejected, the PIO shall communicate to the requester - (i) the reasons for such rejection, (ii) the period within which an appeal against such rejection may be preferred, and (iii) the particulars of the Appellate Authority. PIO shall provide information in the form in which it is sought unless it would disproportionately divert the resources of the Public Authority or would be detrimental to the safety or preservation of the record in question. If allowing partial access, the PIO shall give a notice to the applicant, informing:
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22 ....that only part of the record requested, after severance of the record containing information which is exempt from disclosure, is being provided; the reasons for the decision, including any findings on any material question of fact, referring to the material on which those findings were based; the name and designation of the person giving the decision; the details of the fees calculated by him or her and the amount of fee which the applicant is required to deposit; and his or her rights with respect to review of the decision regarding non-disclosure of part of the information, the amount of fee charged or the form of access provided.
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23 THIRD PARTIES · A third party means a person other than the citizen making a request for information and includes a public authority. Third parties have a right to be heard in respect of applications and appeals dealing with information submitted by them to the Government in confidence. [S.2(n) and S.11] · If information sought has related to a third party or is treated as confidential by that third party, the PIO shall give a written notice to the third party within 5 days from the receipt of the request and take its representation into consideration. · Third party must be given a chance to make a representation before the PIO within 10 days from the date of receipt of such notice. · The PIO to take a decision on the third parties representation · The 3rd party has the right to appeal before the Appellate authority ,the commission on the decision of the PIO within 30 days o f the order of thePIO (Sn.19-2) · The PIO has to take decision and reply to the applicant within 40 days whether he accept or reject the 3rd party representation
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24 THE FEE Application fees to be prescribed which must be reasonable. (Sn.4(4),6(1), If
further
fees
are
required, then the same must) be intimated in writing with calculation details of how the figure was arrived at; Applicant can seek review of the decision on fees charged by the PIO by applying to the appropriate Appellate Authority; No fees will be charged from people living below the poverty line (Proviso to Sn.7(5) Applicant must be provided information free of cost if the PIO fails to reply, with the prescribed time limit. (sn.7(6) Kerala Fee…….11259/CDN5/06/GAD18-5-06 as amended on18-12-07........ Rs. 10/- for application In case no separate fee is prescribed; ..... Rs. 2 for each page of A4 size paper Actual charge or cost of larger size paper
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25 Actual cost of sample,map,model,etc For inspection of records no fee for 1st hour,Rs.10/- for each 30 minutes thereaftr For floppy,CD etc.Rs.50/- for each In printed form Rs 2 for each page or actual price fixed for the same.
THE GROUND FOR REJECTION…..
If it is covered by exemption from disclosure. (Sn.8) If it infringes copyright of any person other than the State. (Sn.9) If partly rejected(Sn.10)
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26 THE APPELLATE AUTHORITIES….(Sn.19) First appeal -to the Appellate Authority, the officer senior in rank to the PIO in the Public Authority, within 30 days normally ,or from the expiry of the prescribed time limit or from the receipt of the decision (delay can be condoned by the Appellate Authority if sufficient cause is shown). The Appellate Authorities….(Sn.19) .... Second Appeal: Second appeal to the Central Information Commission or the State Information Commission , within 90 days of the date on which the decision was given or should have been made by the First Appellate Authority. (delay can be condoned by the Commission if sufficient cause is shown). Third Parties appeal against PIO's decision must be filed within 30 days before first Appellate Authority; and, within 90 days of the decision on the first appeal, before the appropriate Information Commission which is the second appellate authority. Burden of proving that denial of Information details lies with the PIO. First Appeal shall be disposed of within 30 days from the date of its receipt. Period extendable by 15 days if necessary.,with reason to be recorded(S.19)
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27 THE CONSTITUTION OF CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION
(sn.12-14) Central Information Commission to be constituted by the
Central
Government
through
a
Gazette
Notification. Commission includes 1 Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and not more than 10 Information Commissioners (IC) who will be appointed by the President of India. Oath of Office will be administered by the President of India according to the form set out in the First Schedule. The eligibility criteria and the process of appointment of CIC / IC Candidates for CIC/IC must be persons of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism, mass media or administration and governance. CIC/IC shall not be a Member of Parliament or Member of the Legislature of any State or Union Territory. He shall not hold any other office of profit or connected with any political party or carrying on any business or pursuing any profession. (S.12)
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28 Appointment Committee includes Prime Minister (Chair), Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and one Union Cabinet Minister to be nominated by the Prime Minister. The term of office and other service conditions of CIC? CIC shall be appointed for a term of 5 years from date on which he enters upon his office or till he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. CIC is not eligible for reappointment. Salary will be the same as that of the Chief Election Commissioner. This will not be varied to the disadvantage of the CIC during service. (S.13) Other service conditions of IC… IC shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office or till he attains the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier and shall not be eligible for reappointment as IC. Salary will be the same as that of the Election Commissioner. This will not be varied to the disadvantage of the IC during service. IC is eligible for appointment as CIC but will not hold office for more than a total of five years including his/her term as IC. (S.13)
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29 THE CONSTITUTION OF STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION
(Sn.15-17) The State Information Commission will be constituted by the State Government through a Gazette notification. It will have one State Chief Information Commissioner (SCIC) and not more than 10 State Information Commissioners (SIC) to be appointed by the Governor. Oath of office will be administered by the Governor according to the form set out in the First Schedule. The headquarters of the State Information Commission shall be at such place as the State Government may specify. Other offices may be established in other parts of the State with the approval of the State Government. The Commission will exercise its powers without being subjected to any other authority. The eligibility criterion of appointment of State Chief Information
Commissioner/State
Information
Commissioners The Appointments Committee will be headed by the Chief Minister. Other members include the Leader of the
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30 Opposition in the Legislative Assembly and one Cabinet Minister nominated by the Chief Minister. The qualifications for appointment as SCIC/SIC shall be the same as that for Central Commissioners. The salary of the State Chief Information Commissioner will be the same as that of an Election Commissioner. The salary of the State Information Commissioner will be the same as that of the Chief Secretary of the State Government. (S.15)
THE POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF INFORMATION COMMISSIONS
(Sn.18) The Central Information Commission/State Information Commission has a duty to receive complaints from any person a) who has not been able to submit an information request because a PIO has not been appointed ; b) who has been refused information that was requested; c) who has received no response to his/her information request within the specified time limits d) who thinks the fees charged are unreasonable ; e) who thinks information given is incomplete or false or
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31 misleading ;and f) any other matter relating to obtaining information under this law. Power to order inquiry if there are reasonable grounds. CIC/SCIC will have powers of Civil Court such as a) summoning and enforcing attendance of persons, compelling them to give oral or written evidence on oath and to produce documents or things; b) requiring the discovery and inspection of documents; c) receiving evidence on affidavit ; d) requisitioning public records or copies from any court or office e) issuing summons for examination of witnesses or documents f) any other matter which may be prescribed.
All records covered by this law (including those covered by exemptions) must be given to CIC/SCIC during inquiry for examination.
Power to secure compliance of its decisions from the Public Authority includes-
a) providing access to information in a particular form;
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32 b) directing the public authority to appoint a PIO/APIO where none exists; c) publishing information or categories of information; d) making necessary changes to the practices relating to management, maintenance and destruction of records ; e) enhancing training provision for officials on RTI; f) seeking an annual report from the public authority on compliance with this law; g) require it to compensate for any loss or other detriment suffered by the applicant ; h) impose penalties under this law; or i) reject the application. (S.18 and S.19)
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33 THE ANNUAL REPORTS………… Central Information Commission will send an annual report to the Central Government on the implementation of the provisions of this law at the end of the year. The State Information Commission will send a report to the State Government . Each Ministry has a duty to compile reports from its Public Authorities and send them to the Central Information Commission or State Information Commission, as the case may be. Each report will contain details of number of requests received by each Public Authority, number of rejections and appeals, particulars of any disciplinary action taken, amount of fees and charges collected etc. Central Government will table the Central Information Commission report before Parliament after the end of each year. The concerned State Government will table the report of the State Information Commission before the Nijyama Sabha (and the Vidhan Parishad wherever applicable). (S.25)
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THE PENALTIES (Sn.20)
Every PIO will be liable for fine of Rs. 250 per day, up to a maximum of Rs. 25,000/-, for not accepting an application; delaying information release without reasonable cause; malafid denying information; knowingly
giving
incomplete,
incorrect,
misleading
information; destroying information that has been requested and obstructing furnishing of information in any manner. The Information Commission (IC) at the Centre and the State levels will have the power to impose this penalty. The Information Commission can also recommend disciplinary action for violation of the law against an erring PIO. (S.20)
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THE JURISDICTION OF COURTS
Lower Courts are barred from entertaining suits or applications against any order made under this Act. (S.23) However, the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and High Courts under Articles 32 and 225 of the Constitution remains unaffected. The role of Central/State Governments… Develop educational programmes for the public especially disadvantaged communities on RTI. Encourage Public Authorities to participate in the development and organization of such programmes. Promote timely dissemination of accurate information to the public. Train officers and develop training materials. Compile and disseminate a User Guide for the public in the respective official language.
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36 Publish names, designation postal addresses and contact details of PIOs and other information such as notices regarding fees to be paid, remedies available in law if request is rejected etc. (S.26)
THE RULE MAKING POWER….. Central
Government,
Governments Competent
State
and
the
Authority
as
defined in S.2(e) are vested with powers to make rules to carry out the provisions of the Right to Information Act, 2005. (S.27 & S.28) The power to deal with the difficulties while implementing this act……. If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions in the Act, the Central Government may, by Order published in the Official Gazette, make provisions necessary/expedient for removing the difficulty. (S.30)
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37 SOME IMPORTANT POINTS
Denial providing assistance to SPIO, punishable as if SPIO (Sn 4-5) · Transfer within 5 days · Reply within 30 days · If life or liberty in danger case, 48 hours · In reply ..give details of Appellate authority. If rejection reason thereof · No fee for copy ,if delayed · Notice to 3rd party within 5days · 3rd party reply within 10 days · Appeals permitted for 3rd party also (Sn.19) · Reply be signed by SPIO with name & designation (Ruling)
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38 STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION, KERALA The Organisation State Information Commission, Kerala, has been constituted by Government of Kerala under section 15(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 (No.22 of 2005) Constitution and composition of Kerala State Information Commission Kerala State Information Commission was constituted under section 15(1) of the Right to Information Act
2005,
through
gazette
notification
No.80649/Cdn.5/05/GAD dated 19th December 2005 (Gazette No.Vol.L/2731 dated 19-12-2005. The Commission consists of the State Chief Information Commissioner and four State Information Commissioners. Under section 15(3) of the Act, the State Chief Information Commissioner and State Information Commissioners
MAJOR JUDGEMENTS Copies of major judgements on Right to Information Act, 2005 can be read at ctfmlibrary.blogspot.in
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39 Notes
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