Handbook on Right to Information Act, 2005

The Right to Information Act (RTI) Act, 2005, is a landmark legislation in India. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to the Act, its implications, and its crucial role in combating corruption and promoting good governance.

Key Highlights:

1. Combating Corruption: The book explores the link between RTI and its effectiveness in fighting corruption, a significant challenge in India.
2. Transparency and Accountability: It emphasizes the Act's role in promoting transparency and accountability in the functioning of public authorities.
3. Challenges and Solutions: The book discusses the various challenges faced in implementing the RTI Act and suggests solutions for overcoming them.
4. User-friendly Guide: It provides a clear and concise explanation of the Act's provisions, making it accessible to a wide audience.

Valuable for:

1. RTI Activists and Users: Gain insights into their rights and effective utilization of the Act.
2. Legal Professionals: Deepen their understanding of the legal aspects of RTI.
3. Public Authorities: Enhance their knowledge of their obligations under the Act.
4. General Public: Gain awareness of their right to information and its significance in a democracy.

This book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand and utilize the Right to Information Act in India.

Table of Contents:

1. Preview
2. Foreword
3. About the author
4. Preface
5. Contents
6. Division I - The right to Information Act, 2005
7. Preliminary
8. Right to Information and Obligations of Public Authorities
9. The Central Information Commission
10. The State Information Commission
11. Powers and functions of the Information Commissions, Appeal and Penalties
12. Miscellaneous
13. Division II - Rules
14. Division III - Miscellaneous
15. Division IV - Specimen Forms
16. Division V - Some Sample Questions on RTI