Objective

The Right to Information Act, 2005 empowers citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority. The Act aims to:

• ✔️ Empower citizens
• ✔️ Promote transparency and accountability in Government functioning
• ✔️ Contain corruption
• ✔️ Make democracy work for the people in a real sense

Salient Features of the Act

• The Act extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu & Kashmir.
• It applies to all public authorities.
• Every public authority shall:
  • Maintain records duly catalogued and indexed.
  • Publish certain categories of information suo motu so that citizens need minimum recourse to request information formally.
• Information shall generally be provided within 30 days of the request.
• Information concerning the life or liberty of a person shall be provided within 48 hours.
• Certain categories of information are exempt under Sections 8 and 9 of the Act.

Applicability to Jago Investor Jago Forum (JIJF)

• JIJF is a registered non-profit entity. It is not a “public authority” as defined under Section 2(h) of the RTI Act, 2005.
• However, in the spirit of transparency and accountability, JIJF voluntarily provides information related to its functioning, activities, and initiatives to stakeholders.
• Citizens seeking information about JIJF’s programs may write to the Forum through the official contact channels.

Procedure for Seeking Information

1. Citizens may submit their queries in writing, clearly specifying the information required.
2. Queries may be sent via email or post to the designated officer/office of JIJF.
3. Information will be shared subject to availability and internal policies of the organization.
4. For RTI applications concerning Government authorities, regulators, or financial institutions, applicants are advised to approach the concerned Public Authority directly.