THE KARNATAKA RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2000
The Karnataka Right to Information Act, 2000
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This law empowers citizens to access information held by state government bodies, local authorities, and other entities funded by the state. Citizens can request documents and records through a structured process, promoting transparency and accountability within public administration. By ensuring that people can understand the workings of government agencies and the reasons behind significant decisions, the Act supports democratic principles and helps citizens make informed choices about their governance.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Obligation of public authorities
- 4. Right to information
- 5. Procedure for supply of information
- 6. Grounds for refusal to supply information in certain cases
- 7. Provided that the information relating to returns of assets and liabilities filed by any Government servant shall be made available to the public.
- 8. Power to remove difficulties
- 9. Provided that no such order shall be made after the expiry of two years from the date of commencement of this Act.
- 10. Bar of jurisdiction of courts
- 11. Act to have overriding effect
- 12. Power to make rules
- 13. Repeal and savings
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