The Right to Information Act, 2005

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Statements (43)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:allows citizens to request information
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Right_to_Information_(Amendment)_Act,_2019
to restrict certain information
gptkbp:applies_to public authorities
gptkbp:depicted_in a landmark legislation
gptkbp:effective_date October 12, 2005
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:2005
gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
gptkbp:facilitates informed citizenry
gptkbp:has_been_praised for empowering citizens
gptkbp:has_led_to increased public participation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Right to Information Act, 2005
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for gptkb:national_security
personal privacy
commercial confidence
gptkbp:influenced_by global right to information movement
gptkbp:introduced_in gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
gptkbp:is_a_tool_for anti-corruption efforts
gptkbp:is_applicable_to local authorities
state governments
central government
gptkbp:is_challenged_by in courts
gptkbp:is_criticized_for for misuse
gptkbp:is_designed_to reduce corruption
gptkbp:is_implemented_in gptkb:Ministry_of_Personnel,_Public_Grievances_and_Pensions
gptkbp:is_part_of democratic governance
gptkbp:is_supported_by civil society organizations
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:activists
gptkb:Journalist
gptkb:researchers
gptkbp:oversees gptkb:Central_Information_Commission
State Information Commissions
gptkbp:passes_through gptkb:Rajya_Sabha
gptkbp:promotes gptkb:accountability
gptkbp:provides penalties for non-compliance
gptkbp:purpose promote transparency
gptkbp:requires response within 30 days
gptkbp:signed_by gptkb:Indian_politician
gptkbp:was_influenced_by gptkb:Freedom_of_Information_Act,_2000_(UK)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Amendment_Act_46_of_2013
gptkb:14th_Lok_Sabha
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7