Section 22: Act to have overriding effect

Q: What does Section 22 of The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI) deal with?

Section 22 RTI pertains to "Act to have overriding effect". It is part of the The Right to Information Act, 2005, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 22 of The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI) governs act to have overriding effect. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 22 RTI still in force?

Yes, Section 22 of the The Right to Information Act, 2005 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 22 RTI?

धारा 22 RTI is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 22 of the The Right to Information Act, 2005. Section 22 of The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI) governs act to have overriding effect. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 22 RTI?

Dhara 22 RTI is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 22 of the The Right to Information Act, 2005. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 22 of The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI) governs act to have overriding effect. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 22 of The Right to Information Act, 2005?

Cite as: "Section 22, The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Right to Information Act, 2005, 2005, § 22 (India).

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The Right to Information Act, 2005

Chapter VIMIS — cellaneous

Section 22

Act to have overriding effect

- The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in the Official Secrets Act, 1923 (19 of 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.