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Goa Right to Information Act, 1997

Right to Information

In force Act 28 of 1997 As on 15 Oct 2026

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Act 28 of 1997

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Section 3 of Goa Right to Information Act, 1997 deals with right to Information. Subject to the provisions of this Act, every citizen shall have right to obtain information from a competent authority.

Subject to the provisions of this Act, every citizen shall have right to obtain information from a competent authority. "4. Procedure for supply of information .- (1) A person desiring information shall make an application to the Competent Authority giving the particulars of the matter relating to which he seeks information:

Provided that where a person cannot, for valid reasons, make a request in writing, the Competent Authority may either accept an oral request which may subsequently be reduced in writing or render reasonable assistance to such person in making a written request.

(2) Upon receipt of an application requesting for an information, the Competent authority shall consider it and furnish the information required by the applicant or pass orders thereon refusing the request as soon as practicable and in any case, within thirty working days from the date of receipt of application:

Provided that where such information relates to the life or liberty of an individual, the Competent Authority shall either furnish information or pass order r efusing the request within 48 hourse on receipt of the application.

(3) The information shall be supplied in writing either in English or in the Official Language".

Section 3, Goa Right to Information Act, 1997 (Act 28 of 1997).

Questions about Section 3

What does Section 3 of the Goa Right to Information Act deal with?

Section 3 of the Goa Right to Information Act is headed "Right to Information". Subject to the provisions of this Act, every citizen shall have right to obtain information from a competent authority.

How do I find court cases under Section 3 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 3, section 3 Goa Right to Information Act, section 3 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.

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