Dr SK Awasthi Law of Right to Information

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Part I: Introduction to Right to Information

1. Genesis and Evolution of RTI Law in India

2. Constitutional Basis of the Right to Information

3. RTI as a Fundamental Right – Judicial Recognition

4. International Perspectives on Freedom of Information

Part II: The Right to Information Act, 2005 – Overview

5. Salient Features and Objectives of the RTI Act

6. Structure and Scope of the Act

7. Definitions under Section 2

   • Public Authority, Information, Right to Information, Record, Competent Authority, etc.

Part III: Access to Information

8. Right to Information – Scope and Limitations

9. Obligations of Public Authorities (Section 4)

10. Suo Motu Disclosure – Transparency Norms

11. Procedure for Requesting Information (Sections 6 & 7)

    • Application process, fees, time limits, grounds for rejection

12. Disposal of Requests and Assistance to Applicants

13. Exemptions from Disclosure (Section 8 & 9)

    • National security, personal privacy, cabinet papers, etc.

14. Partial Disclosure and Severability

Part IV: Authorities and Mechanisms

15. Public Information Officers (PIOs) and Assistant PIOs

16. Duties, Liabilities, and Penalties for PIOs (Section 20)

17. First Appeal – Procedure and Grounds (Section 19(1))

18. Second Appeal to Information Commission (Section 19(3))

19. Complaint Mechanism under Section 18

Part V: Information Commissions

20. Central Information Commission – Composition, Powers, and Functions

21. State Information Commissions – Role and Jurisdiction

22. Powers of Information Commissions (Section 18 & 19)

23. Enforcement of Orders and Penalties

Part VI: RTI in Practice

24. RTI and Good Governance

25. RTI and Media/Freedom of Press

26. RTI in Panchayats, Urban Bodies, and Government Departments

27. Whistleblower Protection and RTI

28. Use of RTI in Social Audits and Public Interest

Part VII: Judicial Interpretations and Case Law

29. Landmark Supreme Court and High Court Judgments

    • CBSE v. Aditya Bandopadhyay, Raj Narain Case, etc.

30. Interpretation of Exemptions and Public Interest Override

31. RTI vs. Official Secrets Act and Privacy Laws

Part VIII: Emerging Issues and Reforms

32. Challenges in Implementation of RTI

33. RTI and Digital Governance / e-Governance

34. Amendments to the RTI Act (e.g., 2019 Amendment)

35. Suggestions by Law Commission and Civil Society