rti basics
DESCRIPTION
Basics of Right To Information Act - 2005, presented by ElectionReddy on 2nd Oct.2011 at Organization for Nation's Empowerment(ONE) http://www.wetheone.org/TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
“To believe in something,and not to live it, is dishonest”
- Mahatma Gandhi
![Page 2: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2005
ByElectionReddy2nd Oct. 2011
![Page 3: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Agenda
• What is information?• Why do we need RTI?• What can be done using RTI?• Information Commission Structure• How to apply RTI?• Time Limits• What will you do with the Information?• Success Stories• Sample RTI• Success Stories
![Page 4: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
What is information ?
![Page 5: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
RTI, 2(f) says
"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 in any electronic form and information relating to any private body which can be accessed by a public authority under any other law for the time being in force
![Page 6: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Why do we need RTI ?
![Page 7: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
RTI ≈ Fundamental Right
![Page 8: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
RTI ≈ Fundamental Right
![Page 9: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
RTI ≈ Fundamental Right
![Page 10: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
RTI ≈ Fundamental Right
RTI Act provides the mechanism to exercise the Right to Information
![Page 11: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
What Can Be Done ?
![Page 12: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
RTI Empowers Every Citizen To
• Ask for any information• Take copies of any government documents• Inspect any government documents• Inspect any Government works• Take samples of materials of any Government
work
![Page 13: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Types of Information
• Disclosed Mandatorily (Sec. 4.1)• Given on Request• Non-Disclosable (Sec. 8 and 9)
![Page 14: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Who All Are Covered ?
![Page 15: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
RTI Covers -- 2(h)
• All Public Authorities• NGOs which are substantially financed by Govt.
![Page 16: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Information Commission Structure
![Page 17: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Central Information Commission
• Chief Information Commissioner• Upto 10 Information Commissioners
Selection Committee• Prime Minister• Leader of Opposition• Cabinet Minister nominated by PM
![Page 18: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
State Information Commission
• State Chief Information Commissioner• Upto 10 State Information Commissioners
Selection Committee• Chief Minister• Leader of Opposition• Cabinet Minister nominated by CM
![Page 19: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Every Public Authority should designate
• Public Information Officer(s)• Assistant Public Information Officer(s)• Appellate Authority
![Page 20: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
How to Apply RTI ?
![Page 21: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Procedure
• No specific format• Medium: English/Hindi/Local Language• Addressed To
• Fee• Mode of Payment(Cash, DD, IPO, CourtFeeStamp)
The Public Information Officer(Under Right To Information Act - 2005),O/o Department Address
![Page 22: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
Steps
PIO RTI Application
![Page 23: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
Steps
Appellate Authority
PIO RTI Application
1st Appeal
![Page 24: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Steps
CIC/SIC
Appellate Authority
PIO RTI Application
1st Appeal
2nd Appeal
![Page 25: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
Time Limits
![Page 26: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
Time Limits
30 60 90 120 1801500
RT
I A
pply
![Page 27: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
Time Limits
30 60 90 120 1801500
RT
I A
pply
RTI Reply
![Page 28: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
Time Limits
30 60 90 120
1st Appeal
1801500
RT
I A
pply
RTI Reply
![Page 29: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
Time Limits
30 60 90 120
1st Appeal
1801500
RT
I A
pply
RTI Reply 1st Appeal Response
![Page 30: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
Time Limits
30 60 90 120
1st Appeal 2nd Appeal
1801500
RT
I A
pply
RTI Reply 1st Appeal Response
![Page 31: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
Time Limits
30 60 90 120
1st Appeal 2nd Appeal
1801500
RT
I A
pply
RTI Reply 1st Appeal Response 2nd AppealHearing
![Page 32: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
What will you do with the Information ?
![Page 33: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
What to do with the Information?
• To expedite pending issues• To release it to the media• To present it in a court of law• To expose corruption
![Page 34: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
Success Stories
• Section 4.1.b• Fee Reimbursements• Exam Answersheets• Convocation Certificate• Gas Delivery• Passport
![Page 35: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
Sample RTI
![Page 36: RTI Basics](https://reader034.vdocuments.site/reader034/viewer/2022052311/55852d4ad8b42a86388b49fa/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
References
• http://www.rtiindia.org• http://rti.aidindia.org/• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQbigp_SHe
E• http://rti.gov.in/