About Right to Information 1. When does it come into force? It comes into force on the 12th October, 2005 (120th day of its enactment on 15th June, 2005). Some provisions have come into force with immediate effect viz. obligations of public authorities [S.4(1)], designation of Public Information Officers and Assistant Public Information Officers[S.5(1) and 5(2)], constitution of Central Information Commission (S.12 and 13), constitution of State Information Commission (S.15 and 16), non-applicability of the Act to Intelligence and Security Organizations (S.24) and power to make rules to carry out the provisions of the Act (S.27 and 28). 2. Who is covered? The Act extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir. [S.(12)] 3.What does information mean? Information means any material in any form including records, documents, memos, e-mails, opinions, advices, press releases, circulars, orders, logbooks, contracts, reports, papers, samples, models, data material held ...
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Right to Information Act The act can be a revolution in Indian Democracy. Even though there are many loop holes and lacunae exist in the act, it can be a well deserving tool for the citizens of this country. Thanks to Aruna Roy, the much needed intitaive taken during post 90's, the country has shown again and again that we can be optimistic about our future.The Governments of various states have shown disinterest in setting up offices towards the implementaion of the act. There is confusion regarding the approach required to use RTI offices to seek the information. It is high time to have a coordianted action plan at the national and at state level to force the Government to implement the act as passed by the Union of India