Section 41 of The School of Planning and Architecture Act, 2014 in hindi
The provisions of the Right to Information Act, 2005 (22 of 2005) shall apply to each School, as if it were a public authority defined in clause (h) of section 2 of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
Summary
- Every School falls under the rules of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
- By law, each School is treated as a "public authority" under the definitions of that Act.
- This public authority status applies specifically under clause (h) of section 2 of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
- Because Section 2 of the SPA Act declares these Schools to be Institutions of national importance, they are bound to be open and accountable to the public.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can I file an RTI request to one of the Schools?
Yes, the Right to Information Act, 2005 fully applies to them.
2. How does the law classify the Schools for transparency purposes?
They are defined as a "public authority".
3. Why do these Schools have to answer to the public like a government body?
Section 2 elevates them to Institutions of national importance, making them public authorities accountable under the RTI Act.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 41 of The School of Planning and Architecture Act, 2014, which specific law is mandated to apply to the Schools?
Q2.Under Section 41 of The School of Planning and Architecture Act, 2014, what exact status does a School hold under the applied law?
Q3.Section 41 of The School of Planning and Architecture Act, 2014 subjects the Schools to public transparency. Under Section 2 of the same Act, what core declaration provides the foundation for this level of public accountability?
Q4.Under Section 41 of The School of Planning and Architecture Act, 2014, which specific part of the Right to Information Act defines the School's new status?