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RTI defines ‘information’ broadly to include various
forms of data and records.
RTI establishes citizens’ right to access information
held by public authorities.
RTI requires proactive disclosure of information by
public authorities, although this remains less than
satisfactory.
RTI specifies exemptions under certain conditions
and allows disclosure in larger public interest, even
if exempted under other laws like the Official Secrets
Act, 1923.
Implementation
There is appointment of Information Commissioners
at central and state levels.
There is designation of Public Information ...

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