RTI AT A GLANCE

SECTION	PROVISION	SUBJECT MATTER RTI at a glance
2	definitions	Central / state information commissions, information, right to information, central/ state chief info commissioner, third party and competent authority etc defined.
3	Right to information	All citizens shall have such a right
4	Obligations of public authorities	Strict provisions for providing information
5	Public info officers	Designation of C/S PIO etc
6	Request for obtaining information	Written request or through electronic means, fees as may be prescribed
7	Disposal of request	30 days from request, 48 hours in case of life or liberty
8	Exemption from disclosure of information	Information affecting sovereignty of India, security, strategic, scientific or economic interest of the state, forbidden information, secret information, cabinet information, etc.
9	Grounds for rejection to access	Information not to be provided if it involves the infringement of copyright of an individual
10	Severability	If some part of record is exempt from disclosure then information of other part can be obtained
11	Third party information	Submission of third party to be considered
12	Constitution of CIC	Power conferred on the CG
15	Constitution of SIC	Power conferred on the SG
19	APPEAL	30 from expiry of specified time, within 30 days of decision
20	Penalties	Rs 250/= per day till application is reviewed and information is furnished. CIC or SIC – max 25000/=. Disciplinary action under service rules.
23	Bar of jurisdiction of courts	No court has jurisdiction to deal with complaint made under this act
24	Act not to apply to certain organisations	Information relating to certain organisations estd by CG cannot be obtained.