(a) whether the Attorney General of India (AGI) has made some suggestions for amendments of
RTI Act;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the details of suggestions made by the AGI; and
(c) the time by which a decision is likely to be taken in this regard?
Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Science and Technology; Minister of
State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Earth Sciences; Minister of State in the Prime
Minister’s Office; Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and
Pensions; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
(SHRI PRITHVIRAJ CHAVAN)
(a) & (b): In response to a reference made to him, the Attorney General of India has opined
that in order to protect the independence of judiciary and administration of justice, the RTI
Act may need to be amended.
(c): No time frame can be prescribed to take decision in the matter.