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actArchiveWednesday, 15 June 2005

Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005

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Summary
Landmark transparency legislation empowering citizens to request information from public authorities, replacing the Freedom of Information Act 2002. Widely regarded as one of the strongest accountability tools in Indian democracy.
Key Facts
TypeAct
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedWednesday, 15 June 2005
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees
Key Numbers
20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
UAPA cases: 5,000+ pending
Key Authorities
PMOCabinet SecretariatDARPGNITI AayogMinistry of Home Affairs
Key Stakeholders
Civil ServantsState GovernmentsJudiciaryCitizensHuman Rights DefendersMedia & Press
Government Context
UPA ICongress-led UPA
Centre-Left
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
1 change recorded for this policy.
TypeSunday, 19 July 2026via historical
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