Here are 100 concise one-liners on the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, ideal for quick revision in exams:

1. RTI Act, 2005 came into force on 12 October 2005.
2. RTI Act replaced the Freedom of Information Act, 2002.
3. RTI Act extends to the whole of India except Jammu & Kashmir (originally).
4. RTI is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution.
5. The main objective of RTI is to promote transparency and accountability in governance.
6. RTI empowers citizens to hold the government accountable.
7. Public authority under Section 2(h) includes all government bodies and instrumentalities.
8. Right to Information is defined under Section 2(j) of the RTI Act.
9. Information under RTI includes records, documents, emails, opinions, and data in any form.
10. Any Indian citizen can file an RTI application.
11. RTI application can be made in writing or through electronic means.
12. No reason needs to be given for seeking information under RTI.
13. RTI application is addressed to the Public Information Officer (PIO).
14. Fee for RTI application is Rs. 10 (for central government).
15. BPL applicants are exempted from paying RTI fees.
16. Information must be provided within 30 days under RTI.
17. Information relating to life and liberty must be provided within 48 hours.
18. PIO must be designated in every public authority under Section 5.
19. Assistant PIO forwards the application to the concerned PIO within 5 days.
20. Proactive disclosure of information is mandatory under Section 4(1)(b).
21. Public authorities must computerize records for easy access.
22. Section 8 lists exemptions from disclosure under RTI.
23. Information affecting sovereignty, security, or strategic interests is exempted.
24. Cabinet papers and deliberations are exempted until decision is taken.
25. Commercial confidence, trade secrets, and intellectual property are exempted.
26. Personal information unrelated to public activity is exempted under Section 8(1)(j).
27. Information causing breach of privilege of Parliament or State Legislature is exempted.
28. Even exempted information can be disclosed if public interest outweighs harm (Section 8(2)).
29. Information older than 20 years can be disclosed subject to certain conditions.
30. Third-party information requires notice to the third party under Section 11.
31. Rejection of RTI must be in writing with reasons and details of appellate authority.
32. First appeal lies to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days.
33. Second appeal lies to the Central/State Information Commission within 90 days.
34. Central Information Commission (CIC) is constituted under Section 12.
35. Information Commissioners are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee.
36. CIC/SIC can impose penalty up to Rs. 25,000 on PIO for non-compliance.
37. PIO can be recommended for disciplinary action for persistent delay.
38. RTI Act does not apply to intelligence and security organizations listed in the Second Schedule.
39. Exempted organizations must provide information on corruption and human rights violations.
40. RTI promotes participatory democracy and reduces corruption.
41. Section 7(3) allows additional fees for providing information.
42. No fees for inspection of records for the first hour.
43. Applicant can seek inspection of records under RTI.
44. Certified samples of material can be obtained under RTI.
45. Information can be provided in the form of diskettes, floppies, or electronic mode.
46. RTI Act has overriding effect over the Official Secrets Act in public interest.
47. CIC/SIC has powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure.
48. CIC decisions are binding and enforceable.
49. No court can entertain suits on matters appealable to Information Commission.
50. RTI application cannot be rejected for minor technical defects.
51. suo motu disclosure reduces the need for formal RTI requests.
52. Public authorities must publish organization details, budgets, and norms under Section 4.
53. RTI strengthens democracy by making government answerable to citizens.
54. Section 2(f) defines ‘information’ broadly.
55. ‘Record’ includes any document, file, or material produced by a public authority.
56. RTI does not require the citizen to be personally affected by the information.
57. Anonymous RTI applications are not entertained.
58. PIO cannot ask for the motive behind seeking information.
59. Transfer of RTI application to another authority must be within 5 days.
60. Deemed refusal occurs if information is not provided within time limit.
61. First Appellate Authority must decide appeal within 30 days (extendable by 15 days).
62. CIC/SIC must decide second appeal within 30-45 days ideally.
63. RTI Act was passed by Parliament on 15 June 2005.
64. The Act contains 31 sections and 2 schedules.
65. Second Schedule lists exempted intelligence organizations.
66. RTI applies to judiciary and legislature as public authorities.
67. Private bodies are covered if they are substantially financed by government.
68. Cooperative societies receiving government aid may come under RTI.
69. Political parties are not public authorities under RTI (as per CIC order, later upheld).
70. RTI can be used to obtain information on government contracts and tenders.
71. Environmental information can be sought under RTI.
72. Educational institutions receiving government grants are under RTI.
73. Hospitals and public sector undertakings are covered under RTI.
74. Section 9 allows refusal if it infringes copyright (other than government).
75. PIO must provide information in the form sought by the applicant as far as possible.
76. Partial disclosure is allowed by severing exempted portions (Section 10).
77. Applicant can complain directly to Information Commission under Section 18.
78. Malafide denial of information attracts penalty.
79. PIO is not obliged to create new information or compile data.
80. RTI helps in exposing corruption and maladministration.
81. Supreme Court has upheld RTI as part of freedom of speech.
82. State Information Commissions function similarly to CIC at state level.
83. Chief Information Commissioner heads the CIC.
84. Information Commissioners hold office for 5 years or till 65 years of age.
85. Salary of CIC is equivalent to Election Commissioner.
86. RTI Act preamble emphasizes transparency and accountability.
87. RTI reduces the gap between government and citizens.
88. Over 4800 RTI applications are filed daily on average in India.
89. Section 23 bars jurisdiction of courts in RTI matters.
90. RTI applications can be filed online through RTI portal.
91. Digital RTI has increased accessibility for citizens.
92. Annual reports of CIC/SIC are tabled in Parliament/State Legislature.
93. RTI does not cover hypothetical questions or ‘why’ questions.
94. Clarificatory information may not be provided under RTI.
95. Vigilance and anti-corruption bodies can be accessed via RTI.
96. Defence-related information is largely exempted except in public interest.
97. Foreign relations and diplomatic correspondence are protected.
98. RTI Amendment Act 2019 changed tenure and salary of Information Commissioners.
99. RTI promotes good governance and citizen-centric administration.
100. RTI is a powerful tool for realizing participatory and transparent democracy in India.