Mandatory disclosure under the RTI
 Act refers to the suo motu or proactive disclosure of specific information by Public Authorities to the public, as outlined in Section 4(1)(b) of the Act. This information includes details about the organization's functions and duties, the powers and duties of its officers, rules and manuals, records, information about public consultation arrangements, and a directory of officers and employees along with their monthly remuneration. The goal is to provide information to the public, thereby minimizing the need for citizens to file requests for it.
Key Information to be Disclosed (Section 4(1)(b))
  • Organization, Functions, and Duties: Details about the public authority's structure, its purpose, and the tasks it performs
  • Powers and Duties of Officers and Employees
  • : Information on the roles and responsibilities of the individuals working within the organization.
  • Decision-Making Process
  • : An explanation of the procedure followed for making decisions, including how decisions are supervised and accountability is maintained.
  • Norms for Discharging Functions
  • : The standards and guidelines set by the authority for performing its duties. 
  • Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manuals, and Records
  • : All the documentation used or held by the authority in the course of its work. 
  • Categories of Documents
  • : A statement listing the different types of documents that are held or controlled by the authority.
  • Public Consultation Arrangements
  • : Details on any existing mechanisms for public input in the formulation or implementation of policies.Boards, Councils, and Committees
  • : Information on bodies constituted by the authority, including whether meetings are open to the public or minutes are accessible. 
  • Directory of Officers and Employees
  • : A comprehensive list of all officers and employees within the organization. 
  • Monthly Remuneration
  • : The monthly salary and compensation system for each officer and employee.
  • Purpose of Suo Motu Disclosure
  • Promotes Transparency: By proactively publishing this information, the government encourages openness and accountability.
  • Reduces Information Requests
  • : The aim is to provide information readily to the public, so citizens don't have to resort to filing RTI requests for basic details about public bodies.
  • Facilitates Public Awareness
  • : It allows the public to better understand how public authorities function and how their policies are made. 
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