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GRI Act

Overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Right to Information
  • 4Procedure for supply of information
  • 5Restrictions on Right to Information
  • 6Appeal
  • 7Obligation on Competent Authority
  • 8Penalties
  • 9[* * *] [Omitted by the Amendment Act 1 of 1998 published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 42 dated 15-01-1998.]
  • 10[* * *] [Omitted by the Amendment Act 1 of 1998 published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 42 dated 15-01-1998.]
  • 11State Council for Right to Information
  • 12Act to have over-riding effect
  • 13Protection of action taken in good faith
  • 14Charging of fees
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GRI Act 3

Section 3 · Right to Information

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- Subject to the provisions of this Act, every citizen shall have right to obtain information from a competent authority.

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