Right to Information Act

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Right_to_Information_(Amendment)_Act,_2019
strengthen provisions
gptkbp:applies_to local authorities
state governments
government bodies
public authorities
non-governmental organizations receiving public funds
gptkbp:depicted_in a tool for empowerment
gptkbp:effective_date gptkb:2005
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:encourages participation in democracy
gptkbp:enforces gptkb:Central_Information_Commission
State Information Commissions
gptkbp:established information commissions
gptkbp:facilitates informed citizenry
gptkbp:has provisions for appeals
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Right to Information Act
gptkbp:impact empower citizens
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for gptkb:national_security
personal privacy
commercial confidence
information request forms
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Freedom_of_Information_Act,_1966_(USA)
gptkb:Freedom_of_Information_Act,_2000_(UK)
gptkbp:is_aimed_at reducing corruption
gptkbp:is_associated_with citizen activism
gptkbp:is_challenged_by gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_India
gptkbp:is_considered a landmark legislation
gptkbp:is_criticized_for exemptions that limit access
gptkbp:is_implemented_in various state governments
gptkbp:is_influenced_by global transparency trends
gptkbp:is_linked_to transparency initiatives
gptkbp:is_part_of Indian legal framework
Right to Information movement
gptkbp:is_recognized_by a fundamental right
gptkbp:is_subject_to judicial review
gptkbp:is_supported_by civil society organizations
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:Politician
gptkb:newspaper
gptkbp:led_to increased transparency
greater accountability
gptkbp:origin gptkb:India
gptkbp:promotes gptkb:accountability
good governance
gptkbp:provides penalties for non-compliance
right to access information
gptkbp:purpose promote transparency
gptkbp:related_model other countries' legislation
gptkbp:requires maintenance of records
response within 30 days
gptkbp:supports whistleblower protection
gptkbp:was_a_response_to demand for accountability