Author: Desai Shruti A
Place: Mumbai
Publisher: Snow White Publication Pvt Ltd
Year: 2007
Pages: 143
Subject: Government Document
Sub-Subject: Act
Keyword: RTI Act 2005
Classification: 340
Shelf: C2R1
Accession No: B185
Contents: Statement of Objects and Reasons Comparative Table Frequently Asked Questions Act in Nutshell The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005 The Maharashtra Right to Information Act, 2002 Maharashtra Ordinance No. VII of 2005 The Maharashtra Right to Information Rules, 2005 The Maharashtra Right to Information Rules, 2002 The Freedom of Informatiuon Act, 2002 The Official Secrets Act, 1923 The Public Records Act, 1993 The Public Records Rules, 1997 Relevant Provisions of Allied Acts, & Rules
Abstract: The Right to Information Act, 2005 (Act No. 22 of 2005), effective from 12th October 2005, establishes a framework for transparency and accountability in Indian public authorities. This compilation presents the Act’s Statement of Objects and Reasons, a comparative table of key provisions, FAQs, and a nutshell summary. It includes fee regulations under The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005 and references state-specific laws like The Maharashtra RTI Act, 2002, its 2005 ordinance, and related rules. Allied legislation such as The Freedom of Information Act, 2002, Official Secrets Act, 1923, and public records statutes are also covered, offering a comprehensive resource on India’s RTI framework.