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Balochistan Right to Information Act (Act No. II of 2021).

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Balochistan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for ensuring transparency and access to information in Balochistan.
Subject
General
Keyword
Access-to-information Royalties/fees Governance Offences/penalties Procedural matters Special fund
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Act provides that an applicant shall subject to the provisions of this Act and any rules made under it, have the right to access any information or record held by a public body. Information is defined as any information held by a public body and includes among others, any memo, book, design, map, and any other documentary material regardless of its physical form or characteristics. The text further provides for publication and availability of records, request for information, procedure for disposal of requests, form of providing information, and fees. Article 15 outlines exceptions for which a public information officer may refuse an application for access to information where disclosure of the information shall or is likely to cause harm to the nominated matters. Article 18 elaborates on the Information Commission and further comes its functions and powers. The Act contains 29 Articles.

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