RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT - 2005
- Information can be obtained by Indian Citizen only.
- Information is available with public information officer, appointed by each organization for that purpose.
- Time for providing information: 30 days.
- Fine for delay in providing information : per day Rs.250 and total maximum fine Rs.25,000
- Record preservation time: 5 to 8 years as fixed by Central Govt.
Government of India enacted 'Right to Information Act 2005’which replaced Freedom of Information Act, 2002. The Act will have an overriding effect, notwithstanding Official Secrets Act, 1923 The Act aims at setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizen 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 Bank is a public authority within the meaning of the Act and will have the obligations as listed in the Act, as the Bank has been constituted under an act of Parliament.
'Information' means any material in any form. The right to information includes an access to the information, right to inspect the work, documents, records, taking notes, extracts or certified copies of documents / records and certified samples of the materials and obtaining information which is stored in electronic form.
Any citizen can request for information by making an application in writing or through electronic means together with the prescribed fees of Rs.10/-. It is not required to give any reason as to why he is seeking the information. The information should be furnished or rejection of the request should be informed within 30 days.
An officer is designated the Assistant Central Public Information Officers (ACPIOs) will receive request for information from the public. 'Central Assistant Public Information Officer' (CAPIO) is empowered to provide information. One senior CPIO at the apex level is designated as Appellate Authority.
Appeals can also be made before the State or Central Information Commissions. The decision given by the State/Central Commission is binding.
- Information can be obtained by Indian Citizen only.
- Information is available with public information officer, appointed by each organization for that purpose.
- Time for providing information: 30 days.
- Fine for delay in providing information : per day Rs.250 and total maximum fine Rs.25,000
- Record preservation time: 5 to 8 years as fixed by Central Govt.
Government of India enacted 'Right to Information Act 2005’which replaced Freedom of Information Act, 2002. The Act will have an overriding effect, notwithstanding Official Secrets Act, 1923 The Act aims at setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizen 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 Bank is a public authority within the meaning of the Act and will have the obligations as listed in the Act, as the Bank has been constituted under an act of Parliament.
'Information' means any material in any form. The right to information includes an access to the information, right to inspect the work, documents, records, taking notes, extracts or certified copies of documents / records and certified samples of the materials and obtaining information which is stored in electronic form.
Any citizen can request for information by making an application in writing or through electronic means together with the prescribed fees of Rs.10/-. It is not required to give any reason as to why he is seeking the information. The information should be furnished or rejection of the request should be informed within 30 days.
An officer is designated the Assistant Central Public Information Officers (ACPIOs) will receive request for information from the public. 'Central Assistant Public Information Officer' (CAPIO) is empowered to provide information. One senior CPIO at the apex level is designated as Appellate Authority.
Appeals can also be made before the State or Central Information Commissions. The decision given by the State/Central Commission is binding.
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