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Section 31 of The Right to Information Act, 2005

The Freedom of Information Act, 2002 (5 of 2003) is hereby repealed.

Summary

Section 31 officially repeals the Freedom of Information Act, 2002.
The repealed legislation was designated as Act Number 5 of 2003.
This repealing action ensures that the newer 2005 Act fully replaces the previous framework.

Practical examples

1Ramesh wants to file a request for records in late 2005. He wonders if he should file it under the old 2002 law or the new law. Because Section 31 repealed the old law, Ramesh knows he must file under the Right to Information Act, 2005.

2A local official named Sunita is training her staff in 2006. She checks whether they still have duties under the older 2002 Act. Section 31 clarifies that the older Act is repealed, so they only follow the 2005 Act rules.

FAQ

1. What does Section 31 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 do?

Section 31 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 officially repeals the Freedom of Information Act, 2002.

2. Which previous law was abolished by Section 31 of the Right to Information Act, 2005?

The previous law abolished is the Freedom of Information Act, 2002, which is also known as Act Number 5 of 2003.

3. What is the official legislative registration number of the repealed law under Section 31 of the Right to Information Act, 2005?

The official legislative number of the repealed law is Act Number 5 of 2003.

Test yourself

Q1.Which specific act is repealed under Section 31 of the Right to Information Act, 2005?

Q2.Under Section 31 of the Right to Information Act, 2005, what is the legislative registration number of the repealed Freedom of Information Act?

Q3.Under Section 31 of the Right to Information Act, 2005, what is the current legal status of the Freedom of Information Act, 2002?

Q4.What is the primary purpose of including Section 31 in the Right to Information Act, 2005?

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