Have you ever felt that you need to know something that is important for you, but still you do not know because you just do not know as to how to know the same.
Imagine, You've got some work to be done by a public official and some person who is sitting in the public office is doing absolutely nothing about it and you have no idea what you are supposed to do in such a situation.
Though, we all are well aware of this fact that RTI - Right to Information or Right to Know is our Fundamental Right guaranteed by our Indian Constitution and reiterated in various judgments of various courts in India including the Supreme Court but still we can not use the same.
The reason is obvious, there must be a mechanism for its proper compliance and therefore, RTI gives that mechanism.
Right to Information Act, 2005 (in short RTI Act) gives that mechanism to every common citizen in the country that can help him/her to get the desired information within a specified time which is normally 30 days and 48 Hours if the information sought is urgent in nature.
RTI Act is special because that official is bound to reply in a time bound manner. That "So called Babu" who was not willing to even look at you, is now bound to give you answers because of your simple RTI application.
what we were talking about in the above paras was about as to "what RTI can do on local level". Nationally RTI has done wonders as several RTI activists have made it possible that RTI unearthed several Scams in India.
RTI has made even the most strongest persons accountable, he may be a minister, any senior official on any government post, SDM, DC, SHO DSP SP, DGP or even the Prime Minister of India. we can seek information from PMO i.e. Prime Minister's Office.
RTI Act is special because that official is bound to reply in a time bound manner. That "So called Babu" who was not willing to even look at you, is now bound to give you answers because of your simple RTI application.
what we were talking about in the above paras was about as to "what RTI can do on local level". Nationally RTI has done wonders as several RTI activists have made it possible that RTI unearthed several Scams in India.
RTI has made even the most strongest persons accountable, he may be a minister, any senior official on any government post, SDM, DC, SHO DSP SP, DGP or even the Prime Minister of India. we can seek information from PMO i.e. Prime Minister's Office.
The Informed Citizen, An initiative started by LawUPNext.in to make sure that we all together learn and to get the basics of what RTI is, How it can be used and Why we need it.
Yes, with the help of RTI one can obtain any information but to seek that information one must have information regarding the procedures of RTI filing etc too. Therefore, This post will provide information to seek information under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
What do you mean by "The Informed Citizen" - An informed citizen is one who is aware of what is happening in the nation that directly or indirectly affects him and the nation as a whole. He is aware of his rights and also his duties.
An informed citizen is well aware of what to do? when to do? and how to do it? As Vivek Bindra rightly said that "Information is not power but the Implementation of information is real power."
An informed citizen is when, an individual is empowered in such a way that he can ask for his and other persons rights and welfare.
All you need to know about Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI)
What is Third Party Information in Right to Information (RTI) Act
RTI - Procedure Followed by PIO in case of Third Party Information
Few points you must consider before you file a RTI application
What Information is Exempted under the Right to Information Act, 2005
Yes, with the help of RTI one can obtain any information but to seek that information one must have information regarding the procedures of RTI filing etc too. Therefore, This post will provide information to seek information under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
What do you mean by "The Informed Citizen" - An informed citizen is one who is aware of what is happening in the nation that directly or indirectly affects him and the nation as a whole. He is aware of his rights and also his duties.
An informed citizen is well aware of what to do? when to do? and how to do it? As Vivek Bindra rightly said that "Information is not power but the Implementation of information is real power."
An informed citizen is when, an individual is empowered in such a way that he can ask for his and other persons rights and welfare.
All you need to know about Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI)
What is Third Party Information in Right to Information (RTI) Act
RTI - Procedure Followed by PIO in case of Third Party Information
Few points you must consider before you file a RTI application
What Information is Exempted under the Right to Information Act, 2005
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