RTI Basics
- 1. “ To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest” - Mahatma Gandhi
- 2. THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2005 By ElectionReddy 2 nd Oct. 2011
- 3. 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
- 4. What is information ?
- 5. 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
- 6. Why do we need RTI ?
- 7. RTI ≈ Fundamental Right
- 8. RTI ≈ Fundamental Right
- 9. RTI ≈ Fundamental Right
- 10. RTI ≈ Fundamental Right RTI Act provides the mechanism to exercise the Right to Information
- 11. What Can Be Done ?
- 12. 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
- 13. Types of Information Disclosed Mandatorily (Sec. 4.1) Given on Request Non-Disclosable (Sec. 8 and 9)
- 14. Who All Are Covered ?
- 15. RTI Covers -- 2(h) All Public Authorities NGOs which are substantially financed by Govt.
- 17. Central Information Commission Chief Information Commissioner Upto 10 Information Commissioners Selection Committee Prime Minister Leader of Opposition Cabinet Minister nominated by PM
- 18. State Information Commission State Chief Information Commissioner Upto 10 State Information Commissioners Selection Committee Chief Minister Leader of Opposition Cabinet Minister nominated by CM
- 19. Every Public Authority should designate Public Information Officer(s) Assistant Public Information Officer(s) Appellate Authority
- 20. How to Apply RTI ?
- 21. 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
- 22. Steps PIO RTI Application
- 23. Steps Appellate Authority PIO RTI Application 1 st Appeal
- 24. Steps CIC/SIC Appellate Authority PIO RTI Application 1 st Appeal 2 nd Appeal
- 25. Time Limits
- 26. Time Limits 30 60 90 120 180 150 0 RTI Apply
- 27. Time Limits 30 60 90 120 180 150 0 RTI Apply RTI Reply
- 28. Time Limits 30 60 90 120 1 st Appeal 180 150 0 RTI Apply RTI Reply
- 29. Time Limits 30 60 90 120 1 st Appeal 180 150 0 RTI Apply RTI Reply 1 st Appeal Response
- 30. Time Limits 30 60 90 120 1 st Appeal 2 nd Appeal 180 150 0 RTI Apply RTI Reply 1 st Appeal Response
- 31. Time Limits 30 60 90 120 1 st Appeal 2 nd Appeal 180 150 0 RTI Apply RTI Reply 1 st Appeal Response 2 nd Appeal Hearing
- 32. What will you do with the Information ?
- 33. 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
- 34. Success Stories Section 4.1.b Fee Reimbursements Exam Answersheets Convocation Certificate Gas Delivery Passport
- 35. Sample RTI
- 36. References http://www.rtiindia.org http://rti.aidindia.org/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQbigp_SHeE http://rti.gov.in/
Editor's Notes
- #10: SupremeCourt judgement saying RTI is fundamental right. Page 27 of SC judgement on UP Govt. Vs. RajNarain on 24/01/1975 - in Democratic Country: People are the masters - People pay taxes
- #11: RTI act received the assent of the President on the 15th June, 2005 Came into force from 12 th Oct. 2005(4 months from assent)
- #13: Note: You no need to mention the reason for asking the information -------From RTI Act ---------- Inspection of work, documents, records Taking notes, extracts or certified copies of documents or records Taking certified samples of material Obtaining information in the form of diskettes, floppies, tapes, video cassettes or in any other electronic mode or through printouts where such information is stored in a computer or in any other device
- #14: 4.1.b. Citizen Charter, PIOs, Appellate Auth., Budgets etc 8, 9. Effects Sovereignty of India, security, patents, breech of privilege of parliment
- #16: How to get information from Private Companies/Institutes..? Get the information from the PublicAuthority to which the Private company reports.
- #18: SelectionCommitte: Prime Minister : the Chairperson of the committee; Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha A Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister
- #19: SelectionCommitte: Chief Minister : the Chairperson of the committee; Leader of Opposition in the LegislativeAssembly A Cabinet Minister nominated by the Chief Minister
- #20: in all administrative units or offices under it as may be necessary to provide information to persons requesting for the information under this Act
- #22: Use a white sheet of paper to write an application. There is no need to using Note-sheet, or the Court stamp paper. You can use your letter pad for asking for information. The matter can be hand written, or typed. There is no compulsion of typing the content. Make sure the application is eligible and easy to read. There is no restriction on number of pages for asking information. There are also no restriction on number of questions that can be asked in one application. However, it is generally advisable to ask restrict one application with limited set of questions and generally related ones. Be very specific & ask to the point questions.Don't ask vague questions. Ask as many short questions as you like ,but don't ask for voluminous information. Ask information always by writing your name and signature, and not by your post, as only citizen have the right to information. Do not ask a question containing 'WHY'! For example, questions like why you failed to pass the bill, is liable to be rejected for not covering under RTI Act. If the information sought is voluminous, it is better to ask it in the form of CD to save on cost. Remember that, you do not need to write the reason for asking the information.