The Right to Information Act, 2005
An Act to provide for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities, in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority, the constitution of a Central Information Commission and State Information Commissions and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
| Act number | 22 of 2005 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 2005-06-15 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions |
| Department | Department of Personnel and Training |
| Sections | 31 |
| Schedules | 4 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
- The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
- The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013
- The Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003
- The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
- The Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985
- The Former Secretary of State Service Officers (Conditions of Service) Act, 1972
- The All-India Services Act, 1951
- The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946
Questions this page answers
When did the The Right to Information Act, 2005 come into force?
It was enacted on 2005-06-15.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training).
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