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STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS

Right to Information Act, 2005 · source PDF pages 25

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                           STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS
   In order to ensure greater and more effective access to information, the Government resolved
that the Freedom of Information Act, 2002 enacted by the Parliament needs to be made more
progressive, participatory and meaningful. The National Advisory Council deliberated on the
issue and suggested certain important changes to be incorporated in the existing Act to ensure
smoother and greater access to information. The Government examined the suggestions made by
the National Advisory Council and others and decided to make a number of changes in the law.
   The important changes proposed to be incorporated, inter alia, include establishment of an
appellate machinery with investigating powers to review decisions of the Public Information
Officers; penal provisions for failure to provide information as per law; provisions to ensure
maximum disclosure and minimum exemptions, consistent with the constitutional provisions,
and effective mechanism for access to information and disclosure by authorities, etc. In view of
significant changes proposed in the existing Act, the Government also decided to repeal the
Freedom of Information Act, 2002. The proposed legislation will provide an effective framework
for effectuating the right of information recognized under Article 19 of the Constitution of India.
  The Bill seeks to achieve the above objects.                e
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                                                                           SURESH PACHOURI.
      NEW DELHI;
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  The 18th December, 2004
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