Section 3: Right to information
Right to Information Act, 2005 · Current English text and original study guidance. Independent educational content, not legal advice or a government service.
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The statutory right belongs to citizens and is subject to the Act. This short section should be read with Section 2 for its scope and Sections 8–11 for limits and disclosure procedures.
Original Banaka explanation · checked 30 September 2026 · not a substitute for the statute.
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3. Right to information.
Subject to the provisions of this Act, all citizens shall have the right to information.