Placing the Right to Information Act, 2005, in international perspective, this book explains the provisions of the Act, key terms, and concepts as defined by the emerging case law. It also specifies the duties and obligations of government officials, information that is exempted from disclosure, and the role and powers of appellate authorities.

• Preface; List of Tables and Figures; List of Abbreviations o Chapter 1: Freedom of Information: A Global Perspective; Chapter 2: Right to Information in India; Chapter 3: How to Make Use of the Right to Information in India; Chapter 4: Obligations of Public Authorities; Chapter 5: Public Information Officers and their Role; Chapter 6: Exempt Information: General Issues and Public Interest Override; Chapter 7: Information Exempted from Disclosure; Chapter 8: Appellate Authorities and their Role o Appendices; Bibliography; Index

Sudhir Naib is Deputy Director General, DGAQQ, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi.