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Question: (Last edited: Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 2:15 PM)What is 'information' under the RTI Act? | ||||
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Answer: Any material in, any tangible form, is deemed an information vide RTI Act Sec 2(f). e.g., Files including file noting, registers, records, equipment, vehicles, buildings etc., Information related to a private body which can be accessed by a public authority under any other law is also information under the RTI Act. | ||||
Question: (Last edited: Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 2:15 PM)What is 'RTI'? | ||||
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Answer: The right to information is the right of a citizen for getting information which is held by, or under the control of the public authority. The Act does not provide for generating new information and collecting information by taking administrative action. e.g., Issue of new certificates, taking action on complaints or other application for administrative action does not come under the purview of the Act. | ||||