Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Gujarat Government Updates RTI Act, Offers Free Information
The Gujarat government has updated its Right to Information (RTI) Act rules.
Now, anyone asking for information gets the first five pages free.
Departments must organize and publish records online.
If you want to see the records, you can take photos of them.
The government also wants to share information about illegal constructions and permits.
Applicants will receive updates on their requests via messages or email.
The Gujarat government will provide the first five pages of information sought under the RTI Act free of charge.
Departments are directed to classify and index records and publish them on their websites.
Applicants can take photos of records during self-inspection.
The government will proactively disclose details about illegal constructions.
Applicants will receive updates on their RTI applications via messages or email.
- Who
- Gujarat state government.
- What
- Gujarat government changed how it provides information under the RTI Act.
- When
- Announced on Wednesday, May 13, 2024.
- Where
- Gujarat
- Why
- To enhance transparency and citizen access to information.
- Notification Date
- May 13, 2024
- Free Information
- First five pages
- Application Status
- Updates via message/email
- Key Change
- Proactive Disclosure of government actions