Jammu and kashmir has separate right to information act rti 2009. The acts aim to make more queensland government information available and ensure protection of an individuals privacy in the public sector environment. The official statement of the rti right to information act2009 is to make provisions for ensuring free flow of information and the peoples rti. Object of the act section 3 of the act includes this statement of the objects of the act. Response to the right to information act 2009 and chapter. The rti act in context1 the right to information rti act in bangladesh was passed on march 29, 2009.
Section 3 of the act includes this statement of the objects of the act. A bill to provide for access to public documents and records whereas it is expedient to provide a law for the access of the people of pakistan to public documents and records for the purposes stated in the objects and reasons of this bill. Systematic and regular use of the rti act by various stakeholders may contribute to. Note access to a document may be refused to the extent the document comprises information the disclosure of which would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest under section 49 see section 47 3 b part 1 factors irrelevant to deciding the public interest. Xx of 2009 an act to make provisions for ensuring free flow of information and peoples right to information. Right to information act 2009 object of the act section 3 of the act includes this statement of the objects of the act. This law empowers indian citizens to seek any accessible information from a public authority and makes the government and its functionaries more accountable and responsible. Salient features of right to information act 2005 replaced freedom of information act 2002. Where a request for information is refused on any of the grounds referred to in section 5, access shall nevertheless be given to that part of any record or document which contains any information that is not exempted from being disclosed under that section, and which can reasonably be. The act makes provisions for ensuring free flow of information and peoples right to information.
The rti act provides a right of access to government information unless, on balance, it is contrary to the public interest to release the information. Information disclosure policy and procedures p 1 18 1. Saturday october 04, 2014 assabt thoul hijjah 10, 1435 sanivara asvina 12, 1936, at 09. Purpose the department of premier and cabinet dpac holds information, for and on behalf of tasmania, in order to perform its functions and those of its ministers. By granting to the public a general right of access to otticial documents held by. Coverage came into effect from october 12, 2005 covers central, state and local governments, and all bodies owned, controlled or substantially financed. The above is a broad outline of the types of information available on the queensland health website.
The right to information act was passed in the year 2005. Right to information act 2009 schedule 4 schedule 4 factors for deciding the public interest. Whereas freedom of thought, conscience and speech is recognized in the constitution of the peoples republic of bangladesh as one of the fundamental rights and right to information is an inalienable. Right to information act, 2005 linkedin slideshare. The act is based closely upon the central right to information act, 2005. Some information is not released in this way, either because it is specific to a property or an individual, or because it is publicly available eg through service tasmania or the land information system, or it is information that council would need to assess against the exemptions in the right to information act 2009 prior to disclosure.
An act to provide for setting out the practical regime of right to. The state of tasmania the department of premier and cabinet 2020 ver. Section 23 of the act requires principal officers of public authorities to prepare and promulgate policies and procedures for the release of information under the act. Lakshminarayanan advocate slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. In order for rti to achieve its potential, and as international experiences show, it is critical that the act is effectively implemented. Contents right to information act 2009 page 2 part 1 right to access 23 right to be given access to particular documents.
Court or the proposed queensland civil and administrative tribunal. Under the provisions of the act, any citizen of india may request information from a public authority a body of government or instrumentality of state which is required to reply. Following the enactment of act, governments must adequately implement the laws. The purpose of this consultation is to seek feedback on key issues raised by the rti and ip acts including whether the acts are meeting their primary objectives and whether the provisions of. Council understands the concerns about potential loss of transparency and accountability when. Right to information act 2009 as at 18 november 2019 act of 2009 table of provisions long title preamble chapter 1 preliminary part 1 introductory 1. Right to information act 2009 as at 18 november 2019. Information about assessed disclosure under the right to information act 2009 page 3 of 3 object of the act section 3 of the act includes this statement of the objects of the act. If you wish to make a formal application to access documents under the right to information rti act 2009 or the information privacy ip act. Third reading of the right to information bill 2009. Right to information act 2009 annual reporting statistics 20102011 to enable the annual report on the operation of the right to information act 2009 to be prepared in accordance with s.
To bring transparency and openness for the citizens to know about their governmentary system and its administrative functions, the government of india repealed freedom of information act, 2002 and passed a new legislation right to information act, 2005. This is the right to information bill 2009 as introduced into parliament. I right to information means the right to information accessible under this act which is held by or under the control of any public authority and includes the right to 0 inspection of work, documents, records. Right to information act 2009 queensland legislation.
Right to information rti is act of the parliament of india to provide for setting out the practical regime of the right to information for citizens and replaces the erstwhile freedom of information act, 2002. Chapter ilright to information and obligations of public authorities. Dpac is a public authority as defined under the right to information act 2009 rti act. This website provides information about right to information in queensland. Jammu and kashmir right to information act, 2009 latest laws. This legislation entitles every citizen to have access to information controlled by public authorities. The punjab transparency and right to information act 20.
If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Information commissioner may refer questions of law to the supreme. The right to information act, 2009 bangladesh commonwealth. Authorising and encouraging greater routine disclosure of information held by public authorities without the need for requests or applications. The right to information act 2009 rti act commenced on 1 july 2010 and provides for greater access to information held by government bodies by. The power of using the right to information act in bangladesh. Relationship with other acts requiring publication or access 6. This act overrides the provisions of other acts prohibiting the disclosure of information however described.
It contains information about organisations, people, policies, legislation and events. Right to information act, 2005 government printing press. Right to information act 2009 central highlands council. The punjab transparency and right to information ordinance iv of 20 is hereby repealed. So, this 2002 act was repealed by the right to information act, 2005. Right to information and information privacy access application rti. Right to information act 2009 queensland government. Information about assessed disclosure under the right to information act 2009 object of the act section 3 of the act includes this statement of the objects of the act. An act to make provisions for ensuring free flow of information and peoples right to information. What makes right to information act 2005 special is its power and practicality to seek and get information from government authorities. Jammu and kashmir right to information act, 2009 wikipedia. But major restrictions in the act became a hindrance to achieve the objective of transparency and accountability.
You are directed to information on how your personal information is protected. Responsibilities of council applicants are to be notified of the decision on an application for assessed disclosure. Right to information act, 2005 chapter ipreliminary. It also gives you the right to request that incorrect or misleading information held by an agency about you be amended. The right to information act 2009 replaced the freedom of information act 1992. The law also promoted transparency and accountability in public authorities.
1222 1314 1161 194 389 1422 286 1102 622 1474 492 873 67 671 110 1381 811 202 1302 1305 1064 870 1505 437 829 1069 547 1006 1459 826 149 1279 406 1152