Buch, Englisch, 282 Seiten, Format (B × H): 188 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 748 g
A Handbook
Buch, Englisch, 282 Seiten, Format (B × H): 188 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 748 g
ISBN: 978-0-19-806747-4
Verlag: Hurst & Co.
This comprehensive handbook explains the provisions of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, key terms, and concepts as defined by the emerging case law. It goes on to specify the duties and obligations of government officials, information that is exempted from disclosure, and the role and powers of appellate authorities. This book also places the freedom of information movement in international perspective by comparing Indian law and practice with those of other
countries. It is also a practical guide to the implementation of the RTI Act, 2005 by all the stakeholders: demanders of information-the citizens; suppliers of information-public authorities; public information officers; and appellate authorities. The handbook discusses Central Information Commission and
Court decisions section-wise, which will be particularly useful for Public Information Officers and Appellate Authorities who need to be kept informed of how the Commission and Courts are interpreting the law so that their own decisions can be moderated accordingly.
Zielgruppe
Lawyers and judges; civil society groups and NGOs; media organizations; students of political science, law, social work, and development economics; and general readers
Autoren/Hrsg.
Weitere Infos & Material
Preface; List of Tables and Figures; List of Abbreviations o Chapter 1: Freedom of Information: A Global Perspective; Chapter 2: Right to Information in India; Chapter 3: How to Make Use of the Right to Information in India; Chapter 4: Obligations of Public Authorities; Chapter 5: Public Information Officers and their Role; Chapter 6: Exempt Information: General Issues and Public Interest Override; Chapter 7: Information Exempted from Disclosure; Chapter 8: Appellate Authorities and their Role o Appendices; Bibliography; Index
