WHAT IS THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT-2005?
The Government of India has enacted ‘ The Right to Information Act 2005’ to provide for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of Public Authorities in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority.
http://www.righttoinformation.gov.in/
 

WHAT IS RIGHT TO INFORMATION?
The “ right to information” means, an access to the information which is held by or under the control of any public authority and includes the right to inspect the work, documents, records, taking notes, extracts or certified copies of documents / records and certified samples of the materials and obtaining information which is also stored in electronic form.
 

INFORMATION WHICH IS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE
Under Sections 8 and 9 of the Act, certain categories of information are exempt from disclosure to citizens. The public may also refer to the relative sections of the Act before submitting a request for information.
 

WHO CAN ASK FOR INFORMATION?
Any citizen can request for information by making an application in writing or through electronic means in English / Hindi / official language of the area, together with the prescribed fees.