Difference between RTI and Anti Corruption Law

RTI is an act launched to make the government and its officials accountable to people for what they are doing and when coming to anti-corruption law it was launched to punish government employees if he or she takes gratification other than their legal remuneration in exchange for performing an official act or influencing other public employees.

RTI Full Form

RTI stands for Right to Information. RTI is an act with the main goal of providing the people of India with the right to access information. RTI was adopted by the Parliament of India on 15 June 2005 and came into force on 12th October 2005. RTI ensures accountability and transparency in the functioning of the government and its officials. RTI is not a fundamental right but it’s an implied fundamental right as it comes under the fundamental rights of Freedom of Expression, Speech (article 19-1a), and Right to life and personal liberty (article 21). RTI protects both the rights mentioned above.

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Governance

At the central level, operations regarding RTI in central departments and ministries are headed by CIC (Central Information Commission). CIC is headed by the President of India. Public Information Officers (PIOs) work in CIC at the central level to pass the information....

Objectives of RTI

The main objectives of RTI are:...

Uses of RTI

It enables normal people to know what’s going on in the government. It gives access to every citizen to question any kind of evil practices going into the implementation of government policies. It enables continual progress monitoring of the government....

Scope of Application of RTI

Information regarding government authorities can be accessed by people through RTI. Government Authorities including executives, legislature, and judiciary can be questioned by people.  Information regarding Privatized Public Utility Companies can be accessed by people.  Information regarding Private Institutions and NGOs receiving 95% of their infrastructure funds from the government can be accessed by people....

Parties Exempted from RTI

According to section 24 of the RTI act, some organizations were exempted from people’s to access information to protect the country from external threats and to keep the information of the country secure....

Difference between RTI and Anti Corruption Law

RTI is an act launched to make the government and its officials accountable to people for what they are doing and when coming to anti-corruption law it was launched to punish government employees if he or she takes gratification other than their legal remuneration in exchange for performing an official act or influencing other public employees....

Who can Apply for RTI?

Any citizen of India who is willing to know the information of accounts related to any kind of scheme or organization belonging to the public sector without telling the reason can apply for RTI. And the required information should be provided to them within 30 days....

How to File RTI

RTI can be filed online or through the post. To file RTI we should visit the official website of the Central Information Commission. Download the RTI application from the website which will be in a PDF format. Fill in the details of the person who wants to seek the information. The name of the authority or organization whose information we want to seek should be mentioned. Then we should file an affidavit by providing the dates and should state that information provided is true to the best of my knowledge. Finally, we should post it on the website or by filling out the form it can be sent by post to the office. Some fees should be paid along with the application intimated by PIO....

FAQs on RTI

Q1. Which body processes the RTI request at a state level?...