Pakistan right to information act, 20 the express tribune. Federal government decides to merge fata into khyber pakhtunkhwa. This notion is strengthened by the study of the countries who have implemented the citizens right to information. An act to provide for ensuring transparency and access to. The goal of the rti commission information and services portal is to use information and communications technologies for provision of government services and information electronically to public and government bodies itself. Developing human resources in pakistan as a prerequisite for global peace. Coalition on right to information crti strongly opposed the amendments proposed in khyber pakhtunkhwa kpk right to information rti act 20 and termed it regressive.
It is an initiative taken by department of personnel and training, ministry of personnel, public grievances and pensions to provide a rti portal gateway to the citizens for quick search of information on the details of first appellate. Federal government decides to merge fata into khyber pakhtunkhwa pakistan by dawood rehman published on january 24, 2017 facebook twitter reddit islamabad the pmln led government is to merge federally administered tribal areas into khyber pakhtunkhwa province after an approval of almost all the parliamentary parties. Khyber pakhtunkhwa right to information ordinance 20. Legislation foi freedom of information every citizen has. The khyber pakhtunkhwa kp right to information act 20, was passed by the provincial legislature with the objective to ensure the access of citizens to information in government departments and thus create a transparent and corruption free environment conducive for the growth of democracy. Chapter 1 general provisions short title and commencement. Legislative framework of rti in pakistan and khyber pakhtunkhwa iv. Amid tight security arrangements, the kpk assembly met with speaker asad qaiser in the chair. The kpk minister for information shah farman move right to information bill, if it is passed from the provincial assembly would facilitate the general public and media to. The assembly passed the longawaited khyber pakhtunkhwa universities amendment bill, 2015, which had drawn flak from the vice chancellors and teachers association, and made vital changes to the khyber pakhtunkhwa universities act 2012. Xxvii of 20 first published after having received the assent of the governor of the khyber pakhtunkhwa in the gazette of khyber pakhtunkhwa extraordinary,dated the 5th november,20. This guide is designed to help citizens understand the kpk rti act, 20 and their responsibilities under it. Northwest frontier province consumers protection act, 1997.
The khyber pakhtunkhwa kp right to information act 20, was passed by the provincial legislature with the objective to ensure the access of citizens to. Khyber pakhtunkhwa right to education pakistan rte. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires. Under this act every citizen have the right to access any information or record held by a public body free of cost that must be reciprocated within ten working days of the receipt of request. But major restrictions in the act became a hindrance to achieve the objective of transparency and accountability. The punjab transparency and right to information ordinance iv of 20 is hereby repealed. The khyber pakhtunkhwa restriction of rented buildings security act, 2014. Khyber pakhtunkhwa law, kp code, khyber pakhtunkhwa code.
The provincial government has started enforcement of the khyber pakhtunkhwa right to information rti act 20 in the former tribal areas. Mar 23, 2017 how to submit a request for information how to track your application status how to submit complaint if your requested information is not provided. The punjab transparency and right to information cpdi pakistan. Comments on draft khyber pakhtunkhwa right to information ordinance 20 comments khyber pakhtunkhwa right to information ordinance, 20 logbook of official vehicle under the use fo deputy commissioner haripur. Ti pakistan organized a training workshop on kpk rti act 20 in mardan at taj hotel and restaurant in collaboration with movement for rural development organization.
Jun 17, 20 pakistan right to information act, 20 all exclusion and classification must be accompanied by a record of reasons for such exclusion published. Right to information act, 2005 centre for good governance. The khyber pakhtunkhwa local government amendment act,2014 the khyber pakhtunkhwa local government fourth amendment act, 2015 the khyber pakhtunkhwa local government third amendment act, 2015. In kpk, the khyber pakhtunkhwa local government act, 20 kplga was notified by the provincial government on 7 november 20 and the khyber pakhtunkhwa local councils conduct of elections rules, 2014 were published on 10 march 2014. The khyber pakhtunkhwa local government amendment act, 2015. Khyber pakhtunkhwa police rules, 1975 in exercise of the powers conferred under section 7 of police act 1861, the government of khyber pakhtunkhwa, is pleased to make the following rules, namely. Khyber pakhtunkhwa government introduced kp right to information act 20. The khyber pakhtunkhwa right of children to free and compulsory education act 2014 was drafted by the provincial government. Definitions chapter ii right to free and compulsory education 3. Khyber pakhtunkhwa is the thirdlargest province of pakistan by the size of both population and economy, though it is geographically the smallest of four.
The recommended plan provides for the creation of 20,000 levies force posts to perform police functions in the tribal areas. Sindh, which, according to several surveys and assessments, does not do so well in the context of good governance, has the weakest legal framework and implementation of the right to information in. The right to information act, 20 khyber pakhtunkhwa, pakistan. Federal government decides to merge fata into khyber. I of 1993 contents preamble sections chapter i preliminary 1.
In addition, the khyber pakhtunkhwa right to information act kpk rti and the punjab transparency and right to information ordinance were both passed in 20. The punjab transparency and right to information act 20. The khyber pakhtunkhwa right to public service act, 2014 kp. Within pakistan, khyber pakhtunkhwa shares a border with punjab, balochistan, azad kashmir, gilgitbaltistan and islamabad. Chapter ii 5constitution of energy apex committee and board 3. Khyber pakhtunkhwa right to information ordinance 20 resources.
State of right to information legislation in pakistan. The khyber pakhtunkhwa right to information act,20 kp. The foi ordinance of 2004 laid the basis for the following two provincial laws. The khyber pakhtunkhwa medical transplantation regulatory authority act, 2014. So, this 2002 act was repealed by the right to information act, 2005.
The khyber pakhtunkhwa public procurement of goods, works and services rules, 2014. The right to information act, 20 khyber pakhtunkhwa. Right to information act 2005 a users guide objectives of right to information act preamble set out the practical regime of right to information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities, in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority. Pakistan or a legal person may apply on a plain paper or by using the sample of. But it fails to provide any timelines as well as budget commitments. The khyber pakhtunkhwa right to information act,20 kp assembly. The khyber pakhtunkhwa right to information amendment act. Soon after assuming power in the kpk, the pti led coalition government embarked upon on the agenda of change. The pakhtunkhwa energy development organization amendment act, 2014. The kpk minister for information shah farman move right to information bill, if it is passed from the provincial assembly would facilitate the general public and media to get information about provincial government departments.
Citizen engagement for social service delivery public service now a right right to time bound provision of public service. Also under the kpk rti act, any one who willfully destroys or otherwise obstructs access to information that is subject to an rti request, or complaint to the commission, is committing an offence punishable by imprisonment of up to two years and or a fine not less than rs50000. Khyber pakhtunkhwa right to information act 20 and. Kpk rti act 20 training mardan transparency international. How to submit a request for information how to track your application status how to submit complaint if your requested information is not provided. An act to provide for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens to secure information under control of public authorities, in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority, the constitution of a central information commission and state information commissions and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. The right to information act 2010 the express tribune. Citizens in merged districts get right to access data held by depts. Amendments in proposed rti act 20 of kpk opposed business. Whereas it is expedient to provide a law for the access to information for the purposes stated in the objects and aims of this bill. The khyber pakhtunkhwa right to information act,20.
It is important to refer to the law itself for legal interpretation. The khyber pakhtunkhwa preemption act, 1987 kp code. Kp assembly passed the khyber pakhtunkhwa universities. Act to provide for ensuring transparency and access to information in the province of the khyber pakhtunkhwa. Finally after the proposed amendments, the act has been passed on 5th february 2017 in the kp assembly, the khyber pakhtunkhwa free compulsory primary andsecondary education act, 2017. Xi of 2012, the government of the khyber pakhtunkhwa is pleased to make the following rules, namely. Right to information act 2005 mandates timely response to citizen requests for government information. The focus of the agenda was to introduce a culture of good governance in the province. The baluchistan freedom of information act in 2005 and sindh freedom of information act in 2006. May 24, 2018 the recommended plan provides for the creation of 20,000 levies force posts to perform police functions in the tribal areas. The only way for pakistan to progress and development is through transparency, achieved through an improved version of freedom of information act foia.
Rti kpk khyber pakhtunkhwa right to information act. Right to public service act, 2014 of kp government enacted. Ibrahim, the federal minister of law in the interim government headed by malik mairaj khalid, the president of pakistan promulgated a freedom of information ordinance on january 29, 1997. Corruption eradication commission republic of indonesia chapter i general provisions article 1 1 the corruption eradication commission, hereinafter called the kpk, is the commission for the eradication of the crime of corruption as intended in law number 30 of 2002 regarding the commission for the eradication of the crime of corruption. The khyber pakhtunkhwa right to information second amendment act, 2015. Right to information rti basically means that you, as a. The khyber pakhtunkhwa local government amendment act. The 12deleted pakhtunkhwa 3energy development organization act, 1993. Khyber pakhtunkhwa public procurement regulatory authority act, 2012 khyber pakhtunkhwa act no.
Under the kpk rti act, all public bodies being paid. Righttoinformation bill tabled in kpk assembly pakistan. This legislation entitles every citizen to have access to information controlled by public authorities. Right to information commission how can kp rti act help you. The pdf for right to information act, 2005 also has internal links to help you read those sections or bare acts quickly the pdf for right to information act, 2005 is fit for mobile phones and has a good font.
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