8/8/2019 FINAL RTI

1/24

We all pay taxes. Even a beggar on the street pays sales

tax when he buys anything from the market. Thismoney belongs to us. But where does this money go?

Why are there no medicines in the hospitals? Why

are people dying of starvation? Why are the roads

in such pathetic conditions? Why are the taps dry?Now we have a right to question governments. The

Parliament of India has passed Right to Information

Laws, which empower citizens to question the

government, inspect their files, take copies ofgovernment documents and also to inspect government

works.

8/8/2019 FINAL RTI

2/24

RTI

(Right To InformationAct 2005)

RTI

(Right To InformationAct 2005)

8/8/2019 FINAL RTI

3/24

The real swaraaj will comeThe real swaraaj will come

not by the acquisitionnot by the acquisitionof capacity byof capacity by

all toall to

resist authority whenresist authority whenabusedabused

Mahatma Gandhi ji

8/8/2019 FINAL RTI

4/24

8/8/2019 FINAL RTI

5/24

Democracy requires an informed

Citizenry and transparancy of

information which are vital to its

functioning and also to containcorruption and to hold govts. and their

instrumentalities accountable to

governed.

RTI Act 2005

8/8/2019 FINAL RTI

6/24

PurposePurpose -Transparency and

accountability

Applies to the whole of India except J&K

Official Secrets Act, 1923 [S.22]

Enacted on 15 June 2005.

Will come into force - 12 October200512 October2005

8/8/2019 FINAL RTI

7/24

What rights are available under

RTI Act 2005? Right to Information Act 2005 empowers every

citizen to

Ask any questions from the Government or seekany information

Take copies of any government documents

Inspect any government documents. Inspect any Government works

Take samples of materials of any Government

work.

8/8/2019 FINAL RTI

8/24

Definition of InformationDefinition of Information

[S.2(f)][S.2(f)]

Definition ofInformation [S.2(f)]Information [S.2(f)]

"information" means any material in any

form, including Records Documents Press

Releases Circulars Log Books Papers

Memos Opinions Advices Orders Contracts

Samples Models Emails Data in electronic

form - info related to any private body

8/8/2019 FINAL RTI

9/24

Definition of Record [S. 2(i)]

Definition ofRecord [S. 2(i)]Record [S. 2(i)] "record" includes

any document, manuscript and file any microfilm,microfiche copy of a document any

reproduction of image or images embodied in

such microfilm (whether enlarged or not) any other

material produced by a computer or any otherdevice

8/8/2019 FINAL RTI

10/24

Definition of RightDefinition of Right[S. 2(j)]

Definition ofRightRight[S. 2(j)]

"right to information" includes the right to

inspection of work, documents, records taking

notes, extracts or certified copies of documentsor records certified samples of material

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

8/8/2019 FINAL RTI

11/24

Obligations of Public AuthoritiesObligations of Public Authorities[S.4] :

Obligations of Public Authorities [S.4]Obligations of Public Authorities [S.4]

Catalogue, index and computerise records[S. 4(1)]

Publish within 120 days

Particulars of organisation, powers and functions of officers and employees,

rules regulations, instructions, manuals

8/8/2019 FINAL RTI

12/24

Appointment ofO

fficersAppointment ofO

fficers[S. 5(2)] :[S. 5(2)] :

State Public Information Officers (SPIO)

State Assistant Public Information Officer(SAPIO)

8/8/2019 FINAL RTI

13/24

What rights are available under RTI Act

2005?

Ask any questions from the Government or seekAsk any questions from the Government or seekany informationany information

Take copies of any government documentsTake copies of any government documents Inspect any government documents.

Inspect any Government works

Take samples of materials of anyGovernment work

8/8/2019 FINAL RTI

14/24

QUESTIONSQUESTIONS

COMING IN YOUR MINDCOMING IN YOUR MIND????????????????????????????????????????????

????????

8/8/2019 FINAL RTI

15/24

SOMEQURRYSOMEQURRY? Who is covered under RTI?

Are Private bodies covered under the RTI Act?

Isnt Official Secrets Act 1923 an obstacle to theimplementation of RTI Act?

How do I locate the full Act?

#www.persmin.nic.in

Where do I submit application?

Who will give me information?

# The list of these post offices is given athttp://www.indiapost.gov.in/rtimanual16a.html

Is there any fee? How do I deposit that?

8/8/2019 FINAL RTI

16/24

What should I do if the PIO or the

concerned Department does not acceptmy application?

How can I deposit my application fee?

Where can I locate the concerned PIO?#A list of PIOs/APIOs and Appellate Authorities for all

Central and State departments/Ministries is available

online at www.rti.gov.in

What if I can not locate my PIO or APIO?

Is there a time limit to receiving information?

8/8/2019 FINAL RTI

17/24

Do I have to give reasons why I want a

particular information?

Can the PIO refuse to accept my RTI

application?

Why is it that RTI works when noWhy is it that RTI works when no

other law has workedother law has worked

8/8/2019 FINAL RTI

18/24

competent authority" means

(i) the Speakerin the case of the House of the Peopleor the Legislative Assembly of a State or a Unionterritory having such Assembly and the Chairman in the

case of the Council of States or Legislative Council of aState;

(ii) the Chief Justice of India in the case of theSupreme Court;

(iii) the Chief Justice of the High Court in the case of a

High Court; (iv) the President or the Governor, as the case may

be, in the case of other authorities established orconstituted by or under the Constitution;

(v) the administrator appointed under article 239 of theConstitution;

8/8/2019 FINAL RTI

19/24

Obtaining InformationObtaining InformationPROCESS:PROCESS:

1. Obtain Information

2. Receive request 3.Payment of fee

4. SPIO solicit assistance

5.Provide information

8/8/2019 FINAL RTI

20/24

State info. commissionior

State public info. officer

State assistant info officer

State public info officer

Information Officer HierarchyInformation Officer Hierarchy

8/8/2019 FINAL RTI

21/24

Stipulated Time :

48 hours [S.7(1)]

30 Days [S .7 (2)] 35 Days [S. 5(2)

40 Days [S .11 (3)]

FAIL To provide information instipulated time [S .7(3)]

8/8/2019 FINAL RTI

22/24

File an RTI asking the following questions:

The following construction is going on.

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Kindly provide the following information with respect to the same:

Iwould like to come and inspect all the files and documents related to the bidding,tendering, approval and construction and payment of this work. Kindly intimate thedate and time when I can come.

Iwould also like to come and inspect this work under section 2(i) of RTIAct. I will dothat when I come for inspecting the documents.

Iwould like to take sample of material used in the construction of this work. Thesame should be taken from the spot in my presence when I come for inspection andshould be certified and provided to me under section 2(i) of RTI Act.

You would be intimated date and time for inspection. You dont need to be a civilengineer to do the inspection. For instance, for roads, just measure the length,breadth and thickness of the road. Even if you do this much, it would be a greatcontribution to the country as the incidence of bogus roads would come downsubstantially. If possible, get the sample of the road tested in a laboratory for bitumencontent. If you find any discrepancy, register an FIR.If you need any help, pleasecontact us. We will try and provide you with engineering help.

8/8/2019 FINAL RTI

23/24

THANKTHANK

YOU !!!!YOU !!!!

8/8/2019 FINAL RTI

24/24

ANYANY

QUESTIONSQUESTIONSPLZ???PLZ???