Treatise on Right to Information Act, 2005

This book delves into the crucial Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, a landmark legislation in India. Hailed as one of the most powerful RTI laws globally, it empowers citizens to access information held by public authorities, fostering transparency and good governance.

Key Features:

1. Combating Corruption: Analyzes the Act's role in combating corruption, a persistent challenge in India.
2. In-depth Analysis: Provides a comprehensive explanation of the Act's provisions, including:
   1. Rights and obligations of citizens and public authorities
   2. Application process for information requests
   3. Powers and functions of Information Officers and Commissions
3. Challenges and Solutions: Addresses real-world issues and inconsistencies in interpretation and implementation, offering potential solutions.
4. Practical Guidance: Includes valuable insights for:
   1. Citizens seeking information
   2. Information Officers
   3. Information Commissioners
   4. Legal professionals
   5. Researchers and students

More than just a legal text, the RTI Act empowers citizens to participate actively in nation-building. This book equips you with the knowledge and understanding to effectively utilize this powerful tool.

Table of Contents:

1. Foreword
2. About the Author
3. Preface
4. Contents
5. Table of Cases
6. Preview
7. Division I - The Right to Information Act 2005
8. Preliminary
9. Right to Information and Obligations of Public Authorities
10. The Central Information Commission
11. The State Information Commission
12. Powers and functions of the Information Commissions, Appeal and Penalties
13. Miscellaneous
14. Right to Information Rules, 2012
15. Division II - Rules
16. Division III - Prelude
17. Division IV - Important Issues - Legal Jargons
18. Privacy and RTI
19. RTI and Public Interest
20. Analysis of Data Protection Act
21. RTI vis-à-vis Indian Evidence Act
22. Division V - Important Circulars - Notifications on RTI
23. Allied Acts and Rules
24. Other Related Laws
25. Division VI - Miscellaneous
26. Division VII - Specimen Forms
27. Division VIII - Some Sample Question On RTI