Right to Information Act
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
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
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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