Bare Act

The Delhi Right to Information Act 2001

The Delhi Right to Information Act, 2001 empowers citizens of the National Capital Territory of Delhi to request and access official records from public authorities and government departments. It obligates public entities to proactively publish organizational details, policies, decision-making processes, and reasons for administrative decisions while establishing clear timelines for processing information requests. The law applies to public bodies, officers, and institutions established, controlled, or funded by the Delhi government, while excluding certain sensitive areas like state security, personal privacy, and cabinet deliberations. This legislation matters because it promotes transparency, accountability, and good governance, fostering an open administrative culture in public administration.

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