What is Protection of action taken in good faith? What is Act to have overriding effect? What is Bar of jurisdiction of courts? Section 21, 22 and 23 of Right to Information Act 2005

 

Protection of action taken in good faith, Act to have overriding effect and Bar of jurisdiction of courts are defined under Section 21, 22 and 23 of Right to Information Act 2005. Provisions under these Sections are:

 

Section 21 of RTI Act 2005 "Protection of action taken in good faith"

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or any rule made there under.

 

 

Section 22 of RTI Act 2005 "Act to have overriding effect"

The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and any other law for the time being in force or in any instrument having effect by virtue of any law other than this Act.

 

Section 23 of RTI Act 2005 "Bar of jurisdiction of courts"

No court shall entertain any suit, application or other proceeding in respect of any order made under this Act and no such order shall be called in question otherwise than by way of an appeal under this Act.