Governance
At the central level, operations regarding RTI in central departments and ministries are headed by CIC (Central Information Commission). CIC is headed by the President of India. Public Information Officers (PIOs) work in CIC at the central level to pass the information.
At the state level, the operations of RTI in state departments and ministries are headed by SIC (State Information Commission). SIC is headed by the State Governor. State Public Information Officers (SPIOs) at the state level ensure that people are able to access the information.
RTI Full Form
RTI stands for Right to Information. RTI is an act with the main goal of providing the people of India with the right to access information. RTI was adopted by the Parliament of India on 15 June 2005 and came into force on 12th October 2005. RTI ensures accountability and transparency in the functioning of the government and its officials. RTI is not a fundamental right but it’s an implied fundamental right as it comes under the fundamental rights of Freedom of Expression, Speech (article 19-1a), and Right to life and personal liberty (article 21). RTI protects both the rights mentioned above.
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