RTI – 2005 CPA

RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT – 2005

 This act was passed in parliament and came into force from12-10-2005. 

1. OBJECTIVES:- 

i.To bring transparency in the working of govt. department. 

ii.To fix the responsibility of work/job. 

iii.To reduce the corruption. 

iv.Administration will become unbiased 

2. This act is applicable to all state and central government offices and public sectors except on Jammu and Kashmir state and Security organizations run by government. 

3. Information: Through this act the information seeker can get information in form of records, documents, e-mail, circulars, press reports, suggestions, orders, log book details, agreements, CD ,FLOPPY, data etc. 

4. For the implementation of RTI the public information officer and his assistant officer is deputed in every govt. office. 

5. Fee for application: - Rs.10. Xerox :-Rs.2. per copy Inspection of record and document in the office first hour is free. Afterward Rs.5 per hour will be charged.

 6. After receiving the application from the applicant within 30 days information will be conveyed to him.

 7. EXEMPTED INFORMATION: The information about security, integrity, military sector, foreign relations Of India and commercial secrets etc.

 8. PENALTY: If public Information officer (PIO) does not give information within the prescribed time he will be penalised with Rs. 250/- per day and maximum uptoRs. 25000/-. 

9. BENEFITS: Transparency in the working,Administration will be people and development oriented, Administration will become unbiased,and Corruption will be reduced. 

10. LOSSES:Work load will increase. Clerical cost will increase.There will be wastage of time if unrelated information was demanded. Pace of development will reduce. 

CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT – With effect from 26-12-1986 

1. This act is made by govt. to protect the customers from unlawful sellers.

2. OBJECTIVES: 

i. To protect the consumers from the traders against the selling of wrong articles at the higher price. 

ii. To make awareness in the public against the traders who carry out illegal trading practices. 

iii. To empower the consumers through this act. 

3. CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION

 A. District Commission :

 President: - Retired district court judge. 

Members: - There are 2 members. One should have sufficient knowledge of commerce and account. The other lady member should be social servant.

 Monetary Limit: - The commission can settle claims uptoRs. 20Lakhs. 

B. State Commission:

President: - Retired High Court Judge. 

Members: - There are 2 members. One should have sufficient knowledge of commerce and account. The other lady member should be social servant. 

Monetary Limit: - The commission can settle claims more than Rs.20 Lakh and upto Rs.1 Crore.

C. National Commission:-

 President: - Retired Supreme Court judge. 

Members: - There are 3 members. Two membersshould have sufficient knowledge of commercial and account. The other lady member should be social servant.

 Monetary Limit: - The commission can settle claims of more than Rs.1 Crore.

4. PROCEURE FOR LODGEING THE COMPLAINT

 The consumer can lodge the complaint in two copies with the concerned commission for the loss suffered by him against the articles or services purchased from the trader. One copy will be sent by the commission to the trader against whom complaint has been lodged. He must send his reply within 30 days after getting the copy of complaint from the commission. The complainant should deposit receipt and concerned article with the commission. After verification of articlesreceipt and other documents; the commission can deliver the following judgement. 

(1) The consumer can return the same good. 

(2) The refund in cash will be given by the trader to the complainant for the damaged/adulterated article. 

(3) The compensation should be given by the trader in cash or kind.