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RTI Act Chapter I: Preliminary

Right to Information Act, 2005 (Sections 1–2). Each links to its verbatim text.

RTI Act1 Short title, extent and commencement
RTI Act2 Definitions

Other chapters of the RTI Act

Chapter II: Right to Information and Obligations of Public Authorities
Chapter III: The Central Information Commission
Chapter IV: The State Information Commission
Chapter V: Powers and Functions of the Information Commissions, Appeal and Penalties
Chapter VI: Miscellaneous

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