Awards
RTI Awards 2009 commemorates the spirit of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, which is a path breaking legislation of modern times. The award felicitates the key players who work closely with each other to make the Act a success. The award has been instituted in three categories as listed below:
Award for the best information commissioner of the year
This award is for the most outstanding Information Commissioner who has enabled access to correct and complete information to maximum appellants and enforced RTI Act in its true letter and spirit. The winner will receive a citation, a plaque and a prize money of Rs. 2 Lakhs.
Award for the best public information officer of the year
The jury will decide upon two Public Information Officers who have provided complete and correct information in maximum number of RTI applications within the prescribed time limit and/or has made special efforts in providing information to the applicants. Each winner will receive a citation, a plaque and prize money of Rs. 2 Lakhs.
Award for the best citizen of the year
Two Awards will be given in this category for citizens who created maximum public impact by using RTI Act. Each winner will receive a citation, a plaque and prize money of Rs. 2 Lakhs.
Apart from the awards, we also propose to give away at least a dozen citations to the Information Commissioners, Public Information Officers and Citizens.