Overview
- On July 2, the Delhi High Court directed the government to frame new RTI rules within three months.
- It said information must be provided in the format requested by applicants, subject to safeguards against excessive resource use or record damage.
- Judges noted that RTI rules still reference obsolete media such as diskettes or floppy disks, undermining the Act’s transparency goals.
- The direction follows a petition by law students seeking secure digital delivery and modern payment options such as UPI, net banking and credit cards.
- Advocates say the overhaul will curb refusals over data integrity concerns and improve access for persons with disabilities, the elderly and rural residents.