NATIONAL INSURANCE ACADEMY
PUNE
P787 - RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT
2005, for APPELLATE AUTHORITIES (LIC)
(2024 - 25)
Background:
The Right to Information Act,
2005 mandates timely response to citizen requests for government information.
The basic objective of the Right to Information Act, 2005 is to empower the
citizens, to promote transparency and accountability in the working of the
Government, to contain corruption and to make the democracy work for the people
in real sense. An informed citizen is better equipped to keep necessary vigil on
the instruments of governance.
The Director, Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personnel and
Training, Government of India in his memo no.10/23/2007-IR dated 9.07.2007 has
also observed certain shortcomings in the functioning of the First Appellate
Authorities (FAAs) not examining the appeals judiciously and their mechanical
agreement with the decision of CPIOs, the FAAs not disposing the appeals within
the prescribed time frame and CPIOs not complying with the directions of the
FAAs, etc. The Memo suggested that as the FAAs are the quasi-judicial
authorities, they should not only ensure that the justice is done but also
appear to have been done. The need for giving speaking orders was also expressed
in the memo.
Objectives:
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To
help participants have a clear understanding of the various provisions of RTI
act 2005.
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To
provide unambiguous insight to the roles and responsibilities of CPIO &
FAAs.
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To
analyse the cases/decisions taken by the FAAs and the improvements needed
thereon.
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To
study and analyse the Second Appellate authority (CIC/SIC) and landmark Supreme
Court / High court decisions on important RTI appeals.
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Removal
of doubts and interaction with RTI experts.
Contents:
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RTI
Act, 2005- Provisions, Exemptions, Schedules & Penalties.
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Role
& Responsibilities of CPIO/Alternate CPIO
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Role
& Responsibilities of First Appellate Authority
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Analysis
of Appellate Authority decisions- Case studies/Brainstorming
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Analysis
of Landmark Supreme Court/ High court Decisions on RTI appeals.
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CIC
guidelines and model code of conduct for FAAs
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Interaction/Discussion/Quiz
on RTI act 2005
Participants
Profile:
First Appellate Authorities
(FAAs)/Alternate FAAs in Divisional Offices/Zonal Offices/Central Office and
Zonal RTI Committee Members to be nominated by respective ZO/CO HRDs.
Duration:
2 days
Dates:
I.
18.07.2024 - 19.07.2024
II.
23.09.2024 – 24.09.2024