::: Role of the Governments :::
What is the role of Central/State Governments?
Develop educational programmes for the public especially disadvantaged communities on
dbo. Encourage Public Authorities to participate in the development and
organization of such programmes. Promote timely dissemination of accurate
information to the public. Train officers and develop training materials.
Compile and disseminate a User Guide for the public in the respective official
language. Publish names, designation postal addresses and contact details of
PIOs and other information such as notices regarding fees to be paid, remedies
available in law if request is rejected etc. (S.26)
Who has the Rule making power?
Central Government, State Governments and the Competent Authority as defined in S.2(e)
are vested with powers to make rules to carry out the provisions of the Right
to Information Act, 2005. (S.27 & S.28)