Main objectives

Ensuring transparency: Make the functioning of government systems transparent to the public.

Eradication of corruption: Prevent corruption by making people aware of administrative matters.

Popular participation: Empowering the people in the democratic process.

Answer: Make government officials more accountable to the people.

Application and Deadline

Who should pay ?: Applications can be submitted to the Public Information Officers ( PIOs) of each office.

Fee Structure: The normal fee is Rs. 10. Those below the poverty line ( BPL) are completely exempted from the fee.

Deadline for response: • In general: Within 30 days 
• If through Assistant PIO : Within 35 days 
• If it affects life and liberty: Within 48 hours

Appeals​

the information is not received or is incorrect, you can appeal:

First appeal: Response received after the deadline or Within 30 days It should be given to a higher official in the same office.

Second appeal: If the first appeal fails to resolve the issue Within 90 days Can be given to the State/Central Right to Information Commission

Excluded information (Section 8)

There is no obligation to provide the following information for national security reasons:

• the security , sovereignty , and strategic interests of the country.

• Information that has been expressly prohibited by the courts.

• Information received in secret from foreign countries.

Things that threaten the life or physical safety of individuals