(a) whether the Government is planning to bring amendments to RTI Act to shield political
parties, BCCI and other high profile organizations, as reported in the media; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government is planning to bring amendments to RTI Act to shield political
parties, BCCI and other high profile organizations, as reported in the media; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State
in the Prime Minister’s Office. (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)
(a) & (b): A Bill has been introduced in Lok Sabha on 12.08.2013 to amend the Right to Information
Act, 2005, to exclude political parties from the definition of public authority under the RTI Act, 2005.