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Goa Right to Information Act, 1997

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In force Act 28 of 1997 As on 16 Oct 2026

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Act 28 of 1997

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Section 2 of Goa Right to Information Act, 1997 deals with definitions. "Competent authority" means any authority or officer notified by the Government for the purpose of this Act;

(a) "Competent authority" means any authority or officer notified by the Government for the purpose of this Act;

(b) "Government" means the Government of Goa.

(c) "Information" means any material or information relating to the affairs of the State or any local or other authorities constituted under any enactment passed by the Legislative Assembly of Goa for the time being in force or a Statutory Authority or a Company, Corporation, Trust, Firm, Society or a Co-operative Society, or any Organisation funded or controlled by the Government or executing any public work or service on behalf of or as authorized by the Government;

(d) "Right to Information" means the Right of access to information and includes the inspection of works, documents, records, taking notes and extracts and obtaining certified copies of documents or records, or taking samples of material.

Section 2, Goa Right to Information Act, 1997 (Act 28 of 1997).

Questions about Section 2

What does Section 2 of the Goa Right to Information Act deal with?

Section 2 of the Goa Right to Information Act is headed "Definitions". "Competent authority" means any authority or officer notified by the Government for the purpose of this Act;

How do I find court cases under Section 2 of the Goa Right to Information Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Goa Right to Information Act 2, section 2 Goa Right to Information Act, section 2 of the Goa Right to Information Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Goa Right to Information Act enacted?

Goa Right to Information Act was enacted in 1997 as Act 28 of 1997. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

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