- Evolution of Freedom of Information / Right to Information: An International Perspective
- Genesis of ‘The RTI Act, 2005’ in India
- Preamble and Key Concepts of ‘The RTI Act, 2005’
- Appropriate Governments and Competent Authorities
- Public Authorities, Public Information Officers, Assistant Public Information Officers and First Appellate Authorities
- Implementation of RTI Regime – Roles and Responsibilities of Key Actors
- Application Process
- Appeal Process
- Complaint Process
- Exempted Information
- Exempted Organisations
- 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 |