RTI
Q1. Which body processes the RTI request at a state level?
Ans: At the state level, the operations of RTI in state departments and ministries are headed by SIC (State Information Commission). SIC is headed by the State Governor. State Public Information Officers (SPIOs) at the state level ensure that people are able to access the information.
Q2. Do political parties come under RTI?
Ans: No, in 2013, the government introduced an RTI amendment bill that exempted the political parties from the scope of RTI. Now, currently a case is running against it to include the political parties in the scope of RTI.
Q3. Is RTI a fundamental right?
Ans: No, RTI is not a direct fundamental right but it’s an implied fundamental right that comes under the fundamental rights of Freedom of Expression, Speech (article 19-1a), and Right to life and personal liberty (article 21).
Q4. Is it necessary to give any reason for seeking information?
Ans: The information seeker is not needed to give reasons for seeking information.
Q5. What is the fee for the BPL applicants for seeking information?
Ans: If the person sending the application belongs to the below poverty line (BPL) category, he or she is not required to pay any fee. However, he or she should submit proof in support of, to claim that he belongs to the below poverty line.
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.