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Right to Information is a fundamental right that allows citizens to access information held by the public/government authorities.
As per the Act “information” includes any material which is recorded in, in any form including records, documents, memos, emails, opinions, advices, press releases, circulars, orders, log books, contracts, reports, papers, samples, models, correspondence, memorandum, draft legislation, book, plan, map, drawing, diagram, pictorial or graphic work, photograph, film, microfilm, sound recording, video tape, machine readable record, computer records and other documentary material, regardless of its physical form or character and any copy thereof;”
Any question of public interest related to institutions interpreted in Section 43 of the RTI Act.
An information officer is a designated officer in every organization that is to provide requested information appointed under Section 23 of the RTI Act.
Designated officer is the officer appointed in a public authority to whom you could appeal to if the information officer fails/refuses to provide information. They are appointed under section 23 of the RTI Act.
“public authority” means –
An appeal can be filed to a designated officer within fourteen days of the refusal, act or date of becoming aware of the grounds on which the appeal is sought to be made as per section 31 of the RTI Act.
RTI Commission is the body that appeals against a decision made by a designated officer.
Although RTI gives access to information there are limitations to the rule if the requested information is related to personal information the disclosure of which will be of no public interest or benefit. Any information that undermine the defence of the State or threatens its security will be denied. Information related to Sri Lanka’s international relations with any other country will be denied as well. Denial of access to information under section 5 of the Act provides detailed explanation.
Yes. A citizen is a person who has acquired citizenship through birth or registration. An organization with ¾ of the membership is of Sri Lankan citizens can also request information.
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No. However there is a payment involved when receiving information as prescribed by the relevant public authority at the failure of which the fee schedule of Extraordinary Gazette No.2004/66 ill apply.
No. Information related to security forces do not fall under accessible information.
No there are no organizations exempted from providing information as long as the product or the service the organization provide involves public interest.
The information requested/ received will serve the immediate community of the applicant in fulfilling transparency, accountability and good governance of the nation.
Any government entity that serves the public can be questioned under RTI.
No. Any citizen without a restriction of age can file an RTI.
14.Is there a payment for applications?
Yes. You can receive information under RTI even if you mention so in a letter.
No, as is explained in answer 21.
As per section 39 of the RTI Act an alleged offender can be penalized as he/she will be liable to, -a fine not exceeding Rs. 50,000 or an imprisonment not exceeding 2 year or both the fine and imprisonment aforementioned.
The offences are, deliberately providing incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, destroying, invalidating, altering or concealing information, refusing or failing to appear before the commission when requested, failure or refusal to comply with a decision of the commission, obstructing the procedure of the commission, and not enforcing a decision made by the commission.
No. He is bound by the law under section 23 of the RTI Act to provide requested information..
Make an appeal to the Designated officer within 14 days of your request’s denial. Read sections section 31 , section 32 , section 34 of the Act for more information.
As the information officer is not authorized to do so, you should file an appeal.
If information could be provided immediately it would be done so by the Information officer. Either refusal or acceptance of the RTI request should be made within 14 working days by the information officer. If the requested information concerns liberty of citizen information should be granted within 48 hours of request. Read section 25 of the Act for more information.
Online submissions are accepted as well.
Use the receipt provided to follow up on the case that was filed at the receipt of information. If there was no response received, appeal to the Designated officer.
Appeal to the Designated Officer.
In the form of notes, extracts or certified copies of documents or records, certified samples of material. information can be obtained in the form of CD/DVD/storage media/tapes/video cassettes/ any other electronic mode/ printouts where such information is stored in a computer or in any other device
Visit www.rtisrilanka.lk Websites of RTI commission, government information or even you can make one..
Yes you can. However, make sure that you obtain a receipt at the submission of your application.
Yes. You will be provided service in all three languages as per the national language policy.
Your application will be rejected.
Always apply to the Information Officer.
Yes. the first four pages of a photocopied or printed document will be free of charge. As per the section 25of the Act more details about payments are observed.
Providing inaccurate information is an offense under section 39(1)(a)of the Act. You can make a complaint to the commission if inaccurate information is provided. You can ask for certified information when you apply.
You can appeal against a Designated officer to the commission. Refer section 32 of the Act.
Your appeal will be rejected. The application will have to be filed againif you wish to further pursue.
Yes. You can go to Supreme Courts for violation of fundamental rights.
No authority or individual can question your right to exercise the law. You will not be held accountable for filing RTI.
Yes. Refer section 36 of the RTI Act
Yes, Obtained information can be used as evidence.
Yes. It is the duty of the information officer to keep such information confidential
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