National Insurance Academy, Pune|General Management Programmes
P514 | Right to Information Act (Non-Life)
Academic Year 2026-2027
Duration
2Days
Scheduled Dates
03 Aug 2026 - 04 Aug 2026
Background
The concept of an open government is the direct emanation from the right to know which seems to be implicit in the right of free speech and expression guaranteed under Article 19(1) (a). RTI Act was enacted to consolidate the fundamental right of free speech.
Disclosure of Information in regard to the functioning of Government must be the RULE and secrecy an EXCEPTION justified where the strictest requirement of public interests so demands.
Informed citizenry and transparency of information and answerability in the working of public authority are vital to the functioning of democracy and also to contain corruption. Governments and their instrumentalities are accountable to the governed.
It is necessary to harmonize these conflicting interests while preserving the primacy of the democratic ideal. It is thought necessary to provide information to citizens who desire to have it. Hence the enactment by Parliament.
Learning Objectives
Highlight the necessity of Right to Information Act
To explain provisions of the Act
To elaborate the applicability of the Act
To discuss the benefits of the Act
To identify the role of vigilance for implementation of the Act
Sensitizing the Employees on implication of RTI/importance of RTI
Key Contents
Evolution of RTI Act with its Preamble
Right to information and obligations of Public Authorities
The need to digitize and upload information / Proactive disclosures
The sections under which information need not be given
In depth study of various circulars issued by the Ministry of Public grievances and Pensions: Dept. of Personnel and Training.
Structure and role of The Central Information Commission & State Information Commission
Powers and functions of the information Commissions
Practical issues in implementation of RTI and its Legal Framework
Role of CPIO and First Appellate Authority
An insight into the RTI Act: In-depth analysis of the various decisions of High Court and Supreme Court with case studies
Penalties and provisions for non-provision of information / Appeals
Who Should Attend
Officers, especially CPIOs, from Regional Offices and Corporate Office
