The Assam Right to Information Act, 2001
assam · 2002
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- S. 4Section 4 grants citizens the right to information, except for details that harm national security or state relations.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the appeal process for individuals dissatisfied with decisions under the Assam Right to Information Act, 2001.
- S. 7Section 7 allows the State Government to issue orders to address difficulties in implementing the Act, while section 8 protects actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 10The section prevents courts from hearing lawsuits against orders made under the Act, except through specified appeals.
- S. 11(1) The State Government may make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 1923Section 23 of the Assam Right to Information Act, 2001, lists exemptions from disclosure of information, including matters affecting public safety, fair trials, and commercial secrets.
- S. 1956Section 1956 of the Assam Right to Information Act, 2001 defines "Public Authority" and excludes certain entities from its scope, while outlining the right to access information.