The Right to Information Act, 2005
GPTKB entity
Properties (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
legislation
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| gptkbp:allows |
citizens to request information
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| gptkbp:amends |
Right to Information (Amendment) Act, 2019
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| gptkbp:appliesTo |
state governments
public authorities |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
citizen empowerment initiatives
|
| gptkbp:challenges |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_India
|
| gptkbp:effectiveDate |
October 12, 2005
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| gptkbp:enactedBy |
gptkb:Parliament_of_India
Freedom of Information Act, 2002 |
| gptkbp:encourages |
participation in democracy
|
| gptkbp:enforces |
gptkb:Central_Information_Commission
|
| gptkbp:established |
State_Information_Commissions
|
| gptkbp:facilitates |
accountability of public authorities
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Right to Information Act, 2005
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
international human rights standards
similar laws in other nations |
| gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of |
International Right to Know Day
|
| gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of |
democratic_governance
|
| gptkbp:is_a_model_for |
other countries' legislation
|
| gptkbp:is_a_platform_for |
informed citizenry
information sharing |
| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
public discourse
academic research |
| gptkbp:is_a_time_for |
citizen engagement
|
| gptkbp:is_a_tool_for |
public participation
social justice |
| gptkbp:is_aimed_at |
reducing corruption
|
| gptkbp:is_essential_for |
effective governance
empowering citizens good governance practices |
| gptkbp:is_evaluated_by |
various NGOs
|
| gptkbp:is_governed_by |
Right to Information Rules, 2012
|
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
exposing corruption cases
|
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
freedom of expression
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
fundamental rights
the Right to Know movement the transparency agenda India's_democratic_framework the_Indian_legal_framework |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
gptkb:UNESCO
a landmark legislation a powerful tool for citizens. |
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
civil society organizations
media advocacy |
| gptkbp:led_to |
increased accountability
|
| gptkbp:mandates |
penalties for non-compliance
appeals against denials certain sensitive information |
| gptkbp:promotes |
transparency
good governance |
| gptkbp:provides |
right to access information
|
| gptkbp:requires |
response within 30 days
|
| gptkbp:suitableFor |
local authorities
public sector undertakings non-governmental organizations receiving public funds central government departments |
| gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for |
social change
|
| gptkbp:was_a_response_to |
citizen demands for accountability
demand for transparency |