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Right to Information Act, 2005 Chapter II

Title: Right to Information and Obligations of Public Authorities

State: Central

Year: 2005

.....the same forthwith to the Central Public Information Officer or the State Public Information Officer or senior officer specified under sub-section (1) of section 19 or the Central Information Commission or the State Information Commission, as the case may be. Provided that where an application for information or appeal is given to a Central Assistant Public Information Officer or a State Assistant Public Information Officer, as the case may be, a period of five days shall be added in computing the period for response specified under sub-section (1) of section 7. (3) Every Central Public Information-Officer or State Public Information Officer, as the case may be, shall deal with requests from persons seeking information and render reasonable assistance to the persons seeking such information. (4) The Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer, as the case may be, may seek the assistance of any other officer as he or she considers it necessary for the proper discharge of his or her duties. (5) Any officer, whose assistance has been sought under sub-section (4), shall render all assistance to the Central Public Information Officer or.....

Freedom of Information Act, 2002 Chapter II

Title: Freedom of Information and Obligations of Public Authorities

State: Central

Year: 2002

.....for obtaining information; and (vi) the name, designation and other particulars of the Public Information Officer; (c) publish all relevant facts concerning important decisions and policies that affect the public while announcing such decisions and policies; (d) give reasons for its decisions, whether administrative or quasi-judicial to those affected by such decisions; (e) before initiating any project, publish or communicate to the public generally or to the persons affected or likely to be affected by the project in particular, the facts available to it or to which it has reasonable access which in its opinion should be known to them in the best interests of natural justice and promotion of democratic principles. Section 5 - Appointment of Public Information Officers (1) Every public authority shall for the purposes of this Act, appoint one or more officers as Public Information Officers. (2) Every Public Information Officer shall deal with requests for information and shall render reasonable assistance to any person seeking such information. (3) The Public Information Officer may seek the assistance of any other officer as he considers necessary for the.....

Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 4

Title: Obligations of Public Authorities

State: Central

Year: 2005

...... (xvii)such other information as may be prescribed; and thereafter update thesepublications every year; (c)publish all relevant facts while formulating important policies or announcingthe decisions which affect public; (d)provide reasons for its administrative or quasi judicial decisions to affectedpersons. (2) Itshall be a constant endeavour of every public authority to take steps inaccordance with the requirements of clause (b) of sub-section (1) to provide asmuch information suo motu to the public at regular intervals through variousmeans of communications, including internet, so that the public have minimumresort to the use of this Act to obtain information. (3) Forthe purpose of sub-section (1), every information shall be disseminated widelyand in such form and manner which is easily accessible to the public. (4) Allmaterials shall be disseminated taking into consideration the cost effectiveness,local language and the most effective method of communication in that localarea and the information should be easily accessible, to the extent possible inelectronic format with the Central Public Information Officer or State PublicInformation Officer, as.....

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997 (24 of 1997) Section 26

Title: Members, Officers and Employees of Authority to Be Public Servants

State: Central

Year: 1997

All members, officers and other employees of the Authority shall be deemed, when acting or purporting to act in pursuance of any of the provisions of this Act to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860). Illustration A Municipal Commissioner is a public servant. Explanation 1.Persons falling under any of the above descriptions are public servants, whether appointed by the Government or not. Explanation 2.Wherever the words "public servant" occur, they shall be understood of every person who is in actual possession of the situation of a public servant, whatever legal defect there may be in his right to hold that situation. Explanation 3.The word "election" denotes an election for the purpose of selecting members of any legislative, municipal or other public authority, of whatever character, the method of selection to which is by, or under, any law prescribed as by election.

Freedom of Information Act, 2002 Section 4

Title: Obligations on Public Authorities

State: Central

Year: 2002

.....of its functions; (iv) rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and other categories of records under its control used by its employees for discharging its functions; (v) the details of facilities available to citizens for obtaining information; and (vi) the name, designation and other particulars of the Public Information Officer; (c) publish all relevant facts concerning important decisions and policies that affect the public while announcing such decisions and policies; (d) give reasons for its decisions, whether administrative or quasi-judicial to those affected by such decisions; (e) before initiating any project, publish or communicate to the public generally or to the persons affected or likely to be affected by the project in particular, the facts available to it or to which it has reasonable access which in its opinion should be known to them in the best interests of natural justice and promotion of democratic principles.

Right to Information Act, 2000 Section 3

Title: Obligation of Public Authorities

State: Karnataka

Year: 2000

.....citizens for obtaining information; (c) publish all relevant facts concerning such of the important decisions and policies that affect the public as may be prescribed while announcing such decisions and policies; (d) before sanctioning or initiating or causing to sanction or initiate any project, scheme or activity as may be specified by the State Government, publish or communicate to the public generally or to the persons affected or likely to be affected by the project, scheme or activity in particular in such manner as may be prescribed, the facts available to it or to which it has reasonable access which in its opinion should be known to them in the best interests of maintenance of democratic principles; (e) publish such other information as may be prescribed.

Maharashtra Right To Public Services Act, 2015 Complete Act

State: Maharashtra

Year: 2015

.....is in receipt of retirement benefits in respect of any previous service rendered in Government or Corporation established by or under any Central Act or State Act or a Government Company owned or controlled by the Central Government or the State Government, his salary in respect of the service as the Chief Commissioner or the Commissioner shall be reduced by the amount of pension equivalent to the retirement benefits: Provided also that, the salaries, allowances and other conditions of service of the Chief Commissioner and the Commissioners shall not be varied to their disadvantage after their appointments. (5) The Government shall provide the Chief Commissioner and the Commissioners with such officers and employees as may be necessary for the efficient performance of their functions under this Act, and the salaries and allowances payable to and the terms and conditions of service of the officers and other employees appointed for the purposes of this Act shall be such as may be prescribed. Removal of Chief Commissioner or Commissioners 15. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Governor may, by order remove from office of the Chief Commissioner or any.....

Karnataka Public Libraries Act, 1965 Chapter IV

Title: Local Library Authorities

State: Karnataka

Year: 1965

.....of the purposes of this Act; (h) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed by or under this Act. Section 27 - Library Development Plan (1) Subject to the general or special orders of the State Government , as soon as possible after a Local Library Authority is constituted and thereafter as often as may be required by the1[Director of Public Libraries] every Local Library Authority shall, and whenever it considers it necessary so to do, a Local Library Authority may, prepare a plan (hereinafter referred to as the 'Local Library Development Plan') for establishing libraries and spreading library service within the jurisdiction of such Authority in such form and manner and containing such particulars as may be prescribed. (2) The salient features of every Local Library Development Plan prepared under sub-section (1) shall be published in such manner as may be prescribed along with a notice inviting objections and suggestions from all persons interested in the Plan within such period as may be specified in the notice. Any objection or suggestion which may be received from any person with respect to the Local Library.....

The Land Ports Authority of India Act, 2010no. 31 of 2010[31st August, 2010.] Complete Act

Title: The Land Ports Authority of India Act, 2010no. 31 of 2010[31st August, 2010.]

State: Central

Year: 2010

.....mentioned in clause (e) of that section, unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the matter; or(b) refuses to act or becomes incapable of acting; or(c) is, without obtaining leave of absence from the Authority, absent from three consecutive meetings of the Authority; or(d) in the opinion of the Central Government, has so abused his position as to render his continuance in office detrimental to the public interest:Provided that no member shall be removed under this clause unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the matter. 7. Eligibility of member for re-appointment. - Any person ceasing to be a member shall, unless disqualified under section 4, be eligible for re-appointment. 8. Meetings. - (1) The Authority shall meet at such times and places, and shall observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings (including the quorum at such meetings) as may be provided by regulations.(2) The Chairperson, or, if for any reason, he is unable to attend any meeting of the Authority, any other member chosen by the members present at the meeting shall preside at the meeting.(3) All.....

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997 (24 of 1997) Chapter 6

Title: Miscellaneous

State: Central

Year: 1997

.....Government or any member, officer or other employees of the Authority for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or the rules or regulations made thereunder. Section 29 - Penalty for contravention of directions of Authority If a person violates directions of the Authority, such person shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees and in case of second or subsequent offence with fine which may extend to two lakh rupees and in the case of continuing contravention with additional fine which may extend to two lakh rupees for every day during which the default continues. Section 30 - Offences by companies (1) Where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company, every person who at the time the offence was committed was in charge of, and was responsible to, the company for the conduct of the business of the company, as well as the company, shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall render any such person liable to any punishment provided in this Act if he proves that the offence.....