Right to Information (RTI) is an act of the Parliament of India which sets out the rules and procedures regarding citizens' right to information. The Right to Information Act, 2005 has been enacted by the Parliament and has come into force from 15 June, 2005. This Act provides for right to information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority. In case of matter involving a petitioner's life and liberty, the information has to be provided within 48 hours. The Act also requires every public authority to computerize their records for wide dissemination and to proactively publish certain categories of information so that the citizens need minimum recourse to request for information formally.
The Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019, seeks to amend Sections 13, 16, and 27 of the RTI Act. Section 13 of the original Act. Finally on 20 September 2020, it is stabilised that right to information is a fundamental right.
The institution follows the norms of RTI Act and its amendments from time to time.
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