The Right to Information Act, 2005
punjab · 2005
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Right to Information Act, 2005
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Right to Information Act, 2005 for Punjab, including "appropriate Government," "Central Information Commission," and "competent authority."
- S. 3Subject to the provisions of this Act, all citizens shall have the right to information
- S. 4Section 4 mandates public authorities to maintain and computerize records, and publish organizational details, functions, and employee remuneration.
- S. 5Section 5 mandates public authorities to designate officers to handle information requests under the Right to Information Act.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the process for requesting information under the Right to Information Act, including written or electronic requests, transfer to relevant authorities, and minimal personal details required.
- S. 7Section 7 mandates timely provision or rejection of information requests under the Right to Information Act, with specific urgency for life or liberty concerns.
- S. 8Section 8 exempts certain information from disclosure under the Right to Information Act, including national security, court proceedings, and commercial secrets.
- S. 9Section 9 allows Central or State Public Information Officers to reject requests if they infringe on someone else's copyright.
- S. 10Section 10 allows partial disclosure of information exempt from disclosure, notifying the applicant of the decision and fees.
- S. 11Section 11 mandates public information officers to notify third parties of disclosure intent and consider their objections before releasing confidential information, unless public interest prevails.
- S. 12Section 12 establishes the Central Information Commission and outlines its composition and appointment process for its Chief and Information Commissioners.
- S. 13Section 13 details the term, eligibility, and removal process for the Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
- S. 14Section 14 outlines the removal and suspension procedures for Chief Information Commissioners or Information Commissioners in Punjab under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
- S. 15(1) Every State Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute a body to be known as the
- S. 16Section 16 details the term, eligibility, and resignation process for State Chief Information Commissioner and State Information Commissioner positions in Punjab.
- S. 17Section 17 outlines the conditions and procedures for the removal or suspension of State Chief Information Commissioners or State Information Commissioners in Punjab.
- S. 18Section 18 mandates the Information Commissions to receive and investigate complaints about denied information access or improper handling of requests under the Right to Information Act.
- S. 19Section 19 outlines the appeal process for individuals dissatisfied with decisions made by Public Information Officers under the Right to Information Act.
- S. 20Section 20 imposes penalties on Public Information Officers for unreasonable refusals, delays, or incorrect information provision under the Right to Information Act.
- S. 21Section 21 protects individuals from legal action for good faith actions under the Right to Information Act.
- S. 22Section 22 overrides conflicting laws, ensuring the Right to Information Act prevails over other statutes.
- S. 23Section 23 prevents courts from reviewing orders made under the Act except through specified appeals.
- S. 24Section 24 exempts certain intelligence and security organizations from RTI Act, except for corruption and human rights violations, which require Central Information Commission approval.
- S. 25Section 25 mandates annual reporting on the Act's implementation by Information Commissions and public authorities.
- S. 26Section 26 mandates the appropriate government to develop educational programs, encourage public authority participation, and compile a guide for exercising rights under the Right to Information Act.
- S. 27(1) The appropriate Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of
- S. 28(1) The competent authority may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of thi
- S. 29Section 29 mandates that rules made under the Right to Information Act must be presented to Parliament or State Legislature for review and potential modification.
- S. 30The section allows the Central Government to issue orders to resolve difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within two years of its commencement.
- S. 31The Freedom of Information Act, 2002 is hereby repealed