The Right to Information Act was enacted in India on October 12, 2005.

The primary objective of the Right to Information Act is to promote transparency and accountability in governance by empowering citizens to access information held by public authorities.

Under the Right to Information Act, any person, regardless of nationality or residency, is entitled to seek information from public authorities.

Under the Right to Information Act, any information held by public authorities, subject to certain exceptions, can be requested.

There are several exceptions to the right to information, including information related to national security, personal privacy, commercial secrets, and certain other categories.

A person can request information under the Right to Information Act by submitting a written application to the concerned public authority.

A public authority is required to respond to an RTI application within 30 days from the date of receipt of the application.

A public authority that fails to respond to an RTI application within the stipulated time may be fined, penalized, and subject to legal action.

Civil society plays a crucial role in promoting the right to information by raising awareness, providing training and support, and monitoring the implementation of the Right to Information Act.

The Right to Information Act has empowered civil society in India by enabling it to hold government accountable, facilitate participation in decision-making processes, and strengthen the relationship between civil society and government.

A public authority can deny information if it is related to a third party and the third party's consent is not obtained.

The maximum fee that can be charged for processing an RTI application is Rs. 10.

The penalty for providing false or misleading information in response to an RTI application is both a fine of up to Rs. 25,000 and imprisonment for up to 3 months.

Public interest is not a valid ground for denying information under the Right to Information Act.

The Public Information Officer (PIO) is the designated officer responsible for handling RTI applications in a public authority.