Aadhaar Number need not be given when RTI query is asked – DOPT Instructions
Aadhaar Number need not be given when RTI query is asked - DoPT OM regarding Securing the Personal information including Aadhar No in compliance to Aadhar Act, 2016
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Seeking similar information through repeated RTI Applications- CIC decision
Seeking similar information through repeated RTI Applications - Central Information Commission's decision
New RTI Rules – Govt calls for Comments
Framing RTI Rules - Draft RTI Rules, 2017 in supersession of RTI Rules, 2012
Right to Information: No problem with applicants asking questions, rules SIC
If Public Information Officers (PIOs) reject Right to Information (RTI) applications on the ground that the applicant have asked questions, it will be deemed contrary to the RTI Act, according to the…
Disclosure of information under RTI
Ministries / Departments of the Government of India and other Public Authorities are proactively working towards suo-motu disclosure of information on their websites so as to reduce the need for…
Format for providing information under RTI – DOPT Guidelines
DOPT instructs that RTI application number, date and date of its receipt in the public authority, name, designation, official telephone number, and email-ID are to be provided in the Reply
RTI replies to be published in website of departments
DOPT had earlier directed for Suo-motu disclosure of departmental information in dept's website and now instructs that most sought after information under RTI may also be published in website
Format of RTI reply – Suggestion of Public Authorities called for
Public Opinion on the Format of RTI reply sought earlier. Now Public authorities who provide information under RTI to give their comments
Suo Motu Declaration under RTI by all public authorities
Committee recommends for strengthening of Section 4 of RTI Act which was accepted by Competent Authority
Format suggested for giving information under RTI – Public opinion sought
Format suggested for giving information under RTI - Public opinion sought - Committee opined there can not be a standard format but suggested procedure to be followed while replying for RTI query
Use of Postal Stamps for payment of RTI fees not feasible – DOPT
Use of Postal Stamps for payment of RTI fees not feasible says committee formed by DOPT - RTI Online portal for online filing of RTI applications, including online payment of RTI fee/costs
Postal Stamps as RTI Application Fee – CIC Recommendation to DoPT
People seeking information under RTI Act may now be able to use postal stamps as application fee if a recommendation of the Central Information Commission is accepted by the Centre.
Guidelines on Internship while pursuing law under centrally sponsored scheme
Guidelines on Internship while pursuing law under centrally sponsored scheme for effective implementation of RTI
F. No 14/912014 – IR
Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions
Department of…
Wife has the right to know Salary of Husband under RTI
Wife of Government Employee has the right to know the salary of Husband under RTI - Applicable to Husband of Government Employee also - Central Information Commission (CIC)
Wives of government…
Guide on the Right to Information Act, 2005
Guide on the Right to Information Act, 2005 - updated Version
No. 1/32/2013-IR
Government of India
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of …
Disclosure of personal information under the RTI
Disclosure of personal information under the RTI Act, 2005 - Information about the complaints made against an officer and action by Government amounting to personal information
RTI applications can be filed online in Delhi
Now RTI applications can be filed online in respect of applications or first appeal meant for main ministries/departments of Central Govt., located at New Delhi
Online Filing of RTI Application extended to 37 Ministries
Online Filing of RTI Application extended to 37 Ministries - DOPT has plans to extend online filing of RTI applications to all Ministries in Mid August 2013
Grade Pay of LDC and UDC – No proposal to upgrade
Grade Pay of LDC and UDC - No proposal to upgrade grade pay of LDC and UDC - RTI reply by DOPT
RTI – Whether Service Book of a Government Employee could be supplied ?
RTI Cases - Whether Service Book of a Government Employee could be supplied when called for under RTI?