Access to Information Act, 2018 (No. 4 of 2018).
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act requires every public body to create, keep, organise and maintain its information in a manner that facilitates access to information, as provided in this Act. It also imposes a requirement of proactive disclosure and annual publication of specified information. Proactive disclosure shall be done for, among other things, reports containing the results of surveys, environmental impact assessment reports prepared by the public body. Each public body shall, within its organization, designate an Information Officer. The Act sets out the procedures relating to request for and granting access to information and establishes the Information Commission.
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Long title of text
An Act to foster good governance. through enhancing transparency; accountability, integrity in public service and administration, participation of. persons. in .public affairs, including exposing corruption, to recognise the right of access to information envisaged in Article 28 of the Constitution and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Supplement to Official Gazette of 24th July 2018.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No