In this article we will try to understand the RTI Confidentiality Classification. This needs to be kept in mind by a government employee while disclosing information. RTI Confidentiality Classification GOI should amend the Manual of Departmental Security Instructions in the following manner: Information Deserving Classification It would be advisable for each Ministry/Department to identify the information […]
RTI implementation: Acts and Laws that needs amendment
Various recommendations are provided by ARC for RTI Implementation. We will begin by the acts and laws that requires RTI implementation. ‘Official Secret’ means any information the disclosure of which is likely to prejudicially affect the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of State, friendly relations with foreign states, economic, commercial, scientific and technological […]
Brief Introduction about Right to Information/RTI: UPSC IAS Notes
Right to Information/RTI Act is a path-breaking legislation which signals the march from darkness of secrecy to dawn of transparency. It lights up the mindset of public authorities, which is clouded by suspicion and secrecy. Openness in the exercise of public power – Executive, Legislative or Judiciary – is a culture, which needs to be […]