constitutional · In Force
Right to Information Act 2005
Citizens can request information from public authorities within 30 days. Penalty Rs 250/day (max Rs 25,000) for delay. 2019 amendment changed CIC service conditions controversially.
- Enforced
- 12 October 2005
- Amended
- 2019
- Ministry
- Ministry of Personnel
Key provisions and changes
- 30-day response deadline
- Rs 25,000 maximum penalty
- Section 8 exemptions (national security etc.)
- Central Information Commission
- 2019: CIC pay/tenure changed by Government