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

País/Territorio
Pakistán
Subdivisión territorial
Balochistan
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2021
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Título completo
An Act to provide for ensuring transparency and access to information in Balochistan.
Materia
General
Palabra clave
Acceso-a-la-información Derechos/cánones Gobernanza Infracciones/sanciones Cuestiones de procedimiento Fondo especial
Área geográphica
Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Océano Índico, Mares del Asia Sudoriental, Asia Meridional
Resumen

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.

Texto completo
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