Rejection rate of Right to Information applications in 2024-25, Pg10

Key Highlights:

• The rejection rate of Right to Information (RTI) applications in 2024-25 has decreased to 3.26%.
• Applicants can file appeals before the Central Information Commission (CIC) if they don't receive a reply within the prescribed time or are aggrieved by the decision of the Public Information Officer.
• The statement was made by Union Minister Jitendra Singh.

Detailed Insights:

• The Right to Information (RTI) Act empowers citizens to seek information from public authorities, promoting transparency and accountability in governance.
• The decrease in rejection rate suggests improved responsiveness and efficiency in the handling of RTI applications by public information officers.
• Filing appeals before the CIC is a crucial mechanism for citizens to challenge decisions and ensure their right to information is upheld.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Right to Information (RTI): An act that gives citizens access to information held by public authorities.
• Central Information Commission (CIC): The apex body for hearing appeals under the RTI Act.
• Public Information Officer: An officer designated by a public authority to provide information to citizens under the RTI Act.\

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