Right to Information Act, 2005

• The Government of India has enacted the Right to Information Act, 2005 which has come into effect from October 13, 2005.
• The Right to Information under this Act is meant to give to the citizens of India access to information under control of public authorities to promote transparency and accountability in these organisations.
• The Act, under Sections 8 and 9, provides for certain categories of information to be exempt from disclosure.
• The Act also provides for appointment of a Chief Public Information Officer to deal with requests for information.