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Rakesh Reddy
Rakesh Reddy
Rakesh Reddy
Rakesh Reddy
Rakesh Reddy
Rakesh Reddy Is there a solution???
Rakesh Reddy Problem Solution RTI
Rakesh Reddy How easy/difficult is using RTI?? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Right to Information Act (2005)  Better Governance Citizen’s Empowerment – Greater Accountability  Rakesh Reddy
Agenda ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Rakesh Reddy
Background  U.S. enacted  a FOI Law as early as 1966.  Canada (1983), France, UK (2000), Scandinavia, Australia, South Africa (2002) and New Zealand have similar laws. Rakesh Reddy USA (1966) Canada (1983) AUS - NZ Scandinavia UK (2000) South Africa (2002)
The RTI Laws were first successfully enacted by.. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Rakesh Reddy
The real Swaraj will come not by the acquisition of authority by a few but by the acquisition of capacity by all to resist authority  when abused --Mahatma Gandhi ‘ Democracy  requires an informed citizenry and transparency of information which are vital to its functioning and also to contain corruption and to hold Governments and their instrumentalities accountable to the governed’ -- Right to Information Act 2005 Rakesh Reddy
Key Features of the RTI Act  Rakesh Reddy
What does RTI Act (2005) really mean?  ,[object Object],OSA Rakesh Reddy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
What does RTI Act (2005) really mean?  Information that cannot be denied to Parliament or Legislatures cannot be denied to a citizen.  = Rakesh Reddy
What does RTI Act (2005) really mean? (contd.) ‘ Information’  defined in a Comprehensive and Practical manner  - covering various paper and electronic formats What does ‘Information’ include? Rakesh Reddy Emails Electronic Data Computer-generated Info Records & Documents Memos & Circulars Opinions & Advice Press Releases & Reports Physical Samples Log books
What does RTI Act (2005) really mean? (contd.) Right to obtain any information held by govt. departments,  offices and public authorities. Right to inspect documents, records, works, excerpts, certified information ‘ Right to Information’  too defined in a Comprehensive and Practical manner  Rakesh Reddy
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RTI Act and Public Agencies Rakesh Reddy
RTI Act and Public Agencies Proactive and Mandatory Disclosures ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Rakesh Reddy
RTI Act and Public Agencies (contd.) On Proactive Disclosures… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Rakesh Reddy
… and the RTI Act  Rakesh Reddy
RTI Act for Us A.  How to obtain information? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Rakesh Reddy
RTI Act for Us (contd.) B.  What if the Citizen is not satisfied? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Rakesh Reddy I lodged a complaint that our telephone had gone dead a long time ago and they came and attended to it! Timely service!
RTI - Costs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Rakesh Reddy
Modes of Payment Rakesh Reddy
RTI - Costs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Rakesh Reddy
RTI - Costs The head of account for remittance of fee as per GOMs.No. 530 GAD dated 29 th  November 2005: 0070-Other Administrative Services-60-Other  Services-MH 800 Other Receipts- SH (25) Receipts  under Right to Information Act 2005-001 Receipts  under Right to Information Act 2005 Rakesh Reddy
Information Commissions Central and State Information Commissions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Rakesh Reddy
Information Commissions Central and State Information Commissions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Rakesh Reddy
Things to remember!!! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Rakesh Reddy
DOs and DONTs Rakesh Reddy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Rakesh Reddy
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Rakesh Reddy
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Rakesh Reddy
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Cartoon courtesy  Liberal Times   (Vol. VII, No. 1, 1999) Effective Implementation of RTI Act to take us from… to… Rakesh Reddy
“ I believe that the passage of this Bill will see the dawn of a new era in our processes of governance, an era of performance and efficiency, an ear which will ensure that benefits of growth flow to all sections of our people, an era which will eliminate the scourge of corruption, an era which will bring the Common man’s concern to the heart of all processes of governance, an era which willtruly fulfill the hopes of the founding fathers of our Republic.” --Dr. Manmohan Singh Prime Minister of India Speech in Parliament on May 11, 2005. Rakesh Reddy
Useful Links www.r2inet.org www.sakshitrust.org www.apic.gov.in You can always write to [email_address] [email_address] Rakesh Reddy
Rakesh Reddy
Q & A Rakesh Reddy
Thank You Rakesh Reddy Dubbudu BHUMI rkrd . rti @ gmail .com [email_address] www. bhumi .in http://www.rakesh-will-do-it.blogspot.com/ Rakesh Reddy

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RTI - Rakesh Dubbudu

  • 6. Rakesh Reddy Is there a solution???
  • 7. Rakesh Reddy Problem Solution RTI
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  • 9. Right to Information Act (2005) Better Governance Citizen’s Empowerment – Greater Accountability Rakesh Reddy
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  • 11. Background U.S. enacted a FOI Law as early as 1966. Canada (1983), France, UK (2000), Scandinavia, Australia, South Africa (2002) and New Zealand have similar laws. Rakesh Reddy USA (1966) Canada (1983) AUS - NZ Scandinavia UK (2000) South Africa (2002)
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  • 13. The real Swaraj will come not by the acquisition of authority by a few but by the acquisition of capacity by all to resist authority when abused --Mahatma Gandhi ‘ Democracy requires an informed citizenry and transparency of information which are vital to its functioning and also to contain corruption and to hold Governments and their instrumentalities accountable to the governed’ -- Right to Information Act 2005 Rakesh Reddy
  • 14. Key Features of the RTI Act Rakesh Reddy
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  • 16. What does RTI Act (2005) really mean? Information that cannot be denied to Parliament or Legislatures cannot be denied to a citizen. = Rakesh Reddy
  • 17. What does RTI Act (2005) really mean? (contd.) ‘ Information’ defined in a Comprehensive and Practical manner - covering various paper and electronic formats What does ‘Information’ include? Rakesh Reddy Emails Electronic Data Computer-generated Info Records & Documents Memos & Circulars Opinions & Advice Press Releases & Reports Physical Samples Log books
  • 18. What does RTI Act (2005) really mean? (contd.) Right to obtain any information held by govt. departments, offices and public authorities. Right to inspect documents, records, works, excerpts, certified information ‘ Right to Information’ too defined in a Comprehensive and Practical manner Rakesh Reddy
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  • 20. RTI Act and Public Agencies Rakesh Reddy
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  • 22.
  • 23. … and the RTI Act Rakesh Reddy
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  • 27. Modes of Payment Rakesh Reddy
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  • 29. RTI - Costs The head of account for remittance of fee as per GOMs.No. 530 GAD dated 29 th November 2005: 0070-Other Administrative Services-60-Other Services-MH 800 Other Receipts- SH (25) Receipts under Right to Information Act 2005-001 Receipts under Right to Information Act 2005 Rakesh Reddy
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  • 41. Cartoon courtesy Liberal Times (Vol. VII, No. 1, 1999) Effective Implementation of RTI Act to take us from… to… Rakesh Reddy
  • 42. “ I believe that the passage of this Bill will see the dawn of a new era in our processes of governance, an era of performance and efficiency, an ear which will ensure that benefits of growth flow to all sections of our people, an era which will eliminate the scourge of corruption, an era which will bring the Common man’s concern to the heart of all processes of governance, an era which willtruly fulfill the hopes of the founding fathers of our Republic.” --Dr. Manmohan Singh Prime Minister of India Speech in Parliament on May 11, 2005. Rakesh Reddy
  • 43. Useful Links www.r2inet.org www.sakshitrust.org www.apic.gov.in You can always write to [email_address] [email_address] Rakesh Reddy
  • 45. Q & A Rakesh Reddy
  • 46. Thank You Rakesh Reddy Dubbudu BHUMI rkrd . rti @ gmail .com [email_address] www. bhumi .in http://www.rakesh-will-do-it.blogspot.com/ Rakesh Reddy