1. Evolution of Freedom of Information / Right to Information: An International Perspective
  2. Genesis of ‘The RTI Act, 2005’ in India
  3. Preamble and Key Concepts of ‘The RTI Act, 2005’
  4. Appropriate Governments and Competent Authorities
  5. Public Authorities, Public Information Officers, Assistant Public Information Officers and First Appellate Authorities
  6. Implementation of RTI Regime – Roles and Responsibilities of Key Actors
  7. Application Process
  8. Appeal Process
  9. Complaint Process
  10. Exempted Information
  11. Exempted Organisations 
  12. Other Miscellaneous Provisions 

Important dates that should not be missed in any RTI proceedings.

For PIO to reply to application 30 days from date of receipt of application
For PIO to transfer to another PA under Sec 6(3) 5 days from date of receipt of application
For PIO to issue notice to 3rd Party 5 days from date of receipt of application
For 3rd Party to make a representation to PIO 10 days from receipt of notice from PIO
For PIO to reply to application if 3rdParty involved  40 days from date of receipt of application
For applicant to make First Appeal 30 days from date of receipt of PIO’s reply or from date when reply was to be received
For First Appellate Authority to pass an order 30 days from receipt of First Appeal OR
Maximum 45 days, if reasons for delay are given in writing
For applicant to make Second Appeal before CIC/SIC 90 days from receipt of First Appeal orders or from the date when orders were to be received
For CIC/SIC to decide Second Appeal No time limit specified