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Right to Information 2005
Right to Information Act 2005
- Preamble,
- The implementation of the Right to Information Act – 2005 has brought better control over the government/semi-government institutions. Also, due to this act, information about how government work is being done, how various government welfare schemes are being implemented, and the stages/processes at various levels will be made available to all the general public. Also, as the government’s affairs become transparent, the doubts in the minds of the public will decrease. Also, delays in paperwork and corruption will automatically be curbed.
This right includes the following:
- Inspection of works, documents, records.
- Obtaining certified copies of documents or records and taking notes on them.
- Obtaining certified copies of materials.
- Obtaining information in the form of printouts, CDs, floppy disks, tapes, video records or any other.
- Obtaining through electronic media.
- What kind of information can be obtained under this Act?
- Right to Information means information held by any government, semi-government, subsidized office or under their control and which can be obtained under this rule. It is the right of every citizen to know the necessary information and obtain its documents and it is a fundamental right. This right has been given to everyone in the year 2005.
- By exercising this right, information about the works going on in the area can be obtained. For example, the name of the office, address, telephone number, office hours, names of public information officers, working method of the office, objectives, information available in the office, various application forms, names of employees and other information, available funds, list of beneficiaries, information about schemes, expenditure on schemes or beneficiaries, circulars, available publications and their cost, salary of employees, budget.
Who is a Public Information Officer?
- These officers are appointed by public officers in all administrative departments or offices. They are responsible for providing information to citizens as per their requests. If they take the help of an assistant for this work, then such a person is also treated as a Public Information Officer.
From whom information cannot be obtained?
- From the point of view of national security, sensitive sectors, individuals, private companies, unlisted institutions, private electricity supply companies, etc., information cannot be sought under this Act. Also, any information which may endanger the sovereignty and integrity, security, scientific or economic affairs, foreign relations, etc. of India or which may encourage an offence.
- Information which any court has refused to publish or the disclosure of which would be in contempt of court
- Information which, if disclosed, would prejudice the independence of Parliament or the legislature.
- Information, including commercial confidentiality, trade secrets or intellectual property, the disclosure of which could harm the competitive position of a third party. This information may be disclosed if the competitor does not object to the disclosure of such information.
- Information obtained from a person’s trusted relationships. However, this information may be disclosed if the competitor does not object to the disclosure of the information.
- Information obtained from a foreign government. The disclosure of which could endanger the life of a person or which could reveal the name of a person who is secretly assisting in the enforcement of a law or information for security reasons. Information that could hinder the investigation or the prosecution of the accused.
- Details of discussions between the Cabinet, the Secretary and other officials and other cabinet documents.
- Information that is personal information that has no connection with social work or the public interest or any information the disclosure of which could violate the privacy of a person or invade his private life.
- However, such information may be disclosed if the harm caused to an individual or party in an incident is less important than the public interest.
How to apply?
- An application should be submitted to the Public Information Officer in English, Hindi or the official language of the state in writing or electronically, containing the details of the information sought.
- The applicant is not obliged to explain the reason behind seeking information
- The prescribed fee should be paid
Is there any cost for seeking information?
- Yes, the cost of documents for information is as follows
- However, if the applicant is below the poverty line, there is no cost
- Description of the document:- Cost
- Xerox of various documents:- Rs. 2 per page
- CD or floppy of necessary information:- Rs. 50 each
- If the documents are to be viewed in the office, there is no cost for the first hour.
- If the time for viewing is more than one hour:- Rs. 5 for each hour
- If the required information is required by post:- Postage costs have to be paid.
- The applicant can appeal to the appropriate committee to review this fee. If the Public Information Officer fails to provide the information within the stipulated time, he is bound to provide that information to the applicant free of cost
How can the applicant appeal?
- If the information sought by the applicant is incomplete, incorrect, misleading or if the information is refused, the applicant concerned can appeal against the Public Information Officer to the Appellate Authority. This appeal can be made within 30 days. This Appellate Authority is more experienced than the Public Information Officer and is knowledgeable about all aspects of the work. He should use his experience and authority impartially.
- While submitting the application for appeal, a court stamp of Rs. 20 should be affixed on the paper.
- The name, address, details of the Public Information Officer should be given on the application. It should mention which expected information was not received. The nature of the complaint/reason for appeal should be clearly written. Finally, the application should be signed and filed. Acknowledgement of the application should be taken.
- After filing an appeal with the Appellate Authority, information can be obtained within 45 days from the date of application.
How to make a second appeal?
- If the information sought by the applicant is not received from the Appellate Authority or is received incorrectly, partially, or if the applicant is not satisfied, the applicant can make a second appeal to the State Information Commissioner within 90 days.
- While submitting the application for appeal, a court stamp of Rs. 20 should be affixed on the paper. The name, address, details of the Public Information Officer should be given on the application. It should mention which expected information was not received. The overall nature of the complaint/reason for appeal should be clearly written. Finally, the application should be signed and filed. The application should be acknowledged.
Department-wise information under the Information Act
- Under Section 4 (1) (b) of the Central Right to Information Act – 2005, information on 17 items of each department is to be published and in accordance with that request, the information of various departments of Zilla Parishad Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has been detailed in the present booklet. This information has facilitated transparency, openness and accountability in the functioning of the Zilla Parishad. Effective participation of the public in a democratic society is being ensured. The purpose of this act is that the public should make use of this information and that the information provided should definitely be a suitable guide and useful to them.
To get information: Form A
To get information: Form B
To get information: Form C
Right to Information website
Right to Information Contact
- Name: Mr. Naresh Purushottam Shivankar
- Designation: Public Information Officer and Gram Panchayat Officer
- Contact: 9922557216