Right to Information Act

2005

The Right to Information Act, 2005 empowers citizens to seek information from public authorities, promoting transparency, accountability, and participatory governance across India.

THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005

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Complete Chapter Index for Right To Information Act, 2005 - Comprehensive legal framework covering all 6 chapters and 31 sections with detailed provisions, regulations, and procedures for transparency and accountability in public authorities.

Right To Information Act, 2005 - Legal Reference Document

Last Updated: 11-3-2022

Chapter I

PRELIMINARY

Short title, extent and commencement, definitions

Sections: 2

Chapter II

RIGHT TO INFORMATION AND OBLIGATIONS OF PUBLIC AUTHORITIES

Right to information, obligations, and procedures for information requests

Sections: 9

Chapter III

THE CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION

Constitution, terms of office and removal of Central Information Commission

Sections: 3

Chapter IV

THE STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION

Constitution, terms of office and removal of State Information Commission

Sections: 3

Chapter V

POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONS, APPEAL AND PENALTIES

Powers, functions, appeals and penalties under the Information Commissions

Sections: 3

Chapter VI

MISCELLANEOUS

Miscellaneous provisions, exemptions, and general powers

Sections: 11

Chapter VII

SCHEDULES

First Schedule and Second Schedule

Schedules: 2

Right to Information Act 2005

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