Law Relating to Right to Information by Dr. A.K.S. Massey & Anshuman K.S. Massey (2nd Ed) – Orient

OVERVIEW

Law Relating to Right to Information, authored by Dr. A.K.S. Massey and Anshuman K.S. Massey and published by Orient Publishing Company (Second Edition), is an exhaustive, section-by-section legal treatise on transparency laws, public accountability, and information access in India.

This comprehensive volume delivers deep commentary on The Right to Information Act, 2005 (Act No. 22 of 2005). It encompasses updated statutory texts of Central Acts, Central RTI Rules, State RTI Rules, official executive guidelines, judicial precedents, and practical model forms for filing RTI applications and appeals. Designed for litigators, RTI activists, public information officers (PIOs), and legal researchers, it serves as a definitive practice manual for information rights litigation.

KEY FEATURES

• Authors: Dr. A.K.S. Massey & Anshuman K.S. Massey.

• Publisher: Orient Publishing Company.

• Edition: Second Edition.

• Core Subject: Exhaustive commentary on The Right to Information Act, 2005 (Act No. 22 of 2005).

• Statutory Framework: Encompasses updated texts of Central Acts, Rules, Regulations, and State Rules.

• Practical Additions: Packed with official guidelines, judicial precedents, and ready-to-use model application/appeal forms.

7. WHAT THIS BOOK COVERS

• The Right to Information Act, 2005: Comprehensive section-by-section analysis covering public authorities' obligations, exemptions from disclosure (Section 8), third-party information, and penalty provisions.

• Central & State RTI Rules: Complete compiled text of Central Information Commission rules along with various State RTI procedural rules.

• Appeals & Revisions Architecture: Detailed commentary on First Appeals (Section 19(1)), Second Appeals before Information Commissions (Section 19(3)), and Writ Jurisdiction before High Courts.

• Model Forms & Drafting Templates: Ready templates for filing initial RTI applications, fee payments, first appeals, second appeals, and penalty complaints.

WHO SHOULD BUY

• RTI Advocates & Litigators: Representing applicants or public authorities before Information Commissions and High Courts.

• Public Information Officers (PIOs) & Appellate Authorities: Managing statutory compliance, evaluating exemption claims, and responding to RTI requests.

• Journalists, Activists & NGO Professionals: Utilizing RTI as an investigative tool for public transparency and governance audits.

• Judicial Officers & Competitive Exam Aspirants: Studying administrative law, constitutional governance, and public accountability frameworks.

WHY THIS BOOK 

• Authored by Renowned Jurists: Combines academic depth with practical courtroom insight from established legal scholars Dr. A.K.S. Massey and Anshuman K.S. Massey.

• Complete State & Central Rule Collection: Saves extensive research time by compiling multi-state RTI rules and Central regulations under one cover.

• Durable Library Binding: Hardcover presentation built for regular bench reference and law firm library usage.

PRODUCT DETAILS

• Title: Law Relating to Right to Information

• Author: Dr. A.K.S. Massey & Anshuman K.S. Massey

• Publisher: Orient Publishing Company

• Edition: Second Edition

• Language: English

• Binding: Hardcover

BENEFITS

• Streamlines the process of drafting precise RTI applications and effective appeal memos.

• Helps PIOs and legal advisors quickly determine statutory disclosure requirements vs. valid Section 8 exemptions.

• Serves as an authoritative text for citing Information Commission precedents and High Court rulings.

CALL TO ACTION

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