Section 12: Protection of action taken in good faith

Q: What does Section 12 of The Right to Information Rules, 2012 (RTI) deal with?

Section 12 RTI pertains to "Protection of action taken in good faith". It is part of the The Right to Information Rules, 2012, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 12 of The Right to Information Rules, 2012 (RTI) governs protection of action taken in good faith. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 12 RTI still in force?

Yes, Section 12 of the The Right to Information Rules, 2012 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 12 RTI?

धारा 12 RTI is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 12 of the The Right to Information Rules, 2012. Section 12 of The Right to Information Rules, 2012 (RTI) governs protection of action taken in good faith. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 12 RTI?

Dhara 12 RTI is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 12 of the The Right to Information Rules, 2012. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 12 of The Right to Information Rules, 2012 (RTI) governs protection of action taken in good faith. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 12 of The Right to Information Rules, 2012?

Cite as: "Section 12, The Right to Information Rules, 2012 (RTI)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Right to Information Rules, 2012, 2012, § 12 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Right to Information Rules, 2012

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 12

Protection of action taken in good faith

-No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against any person for anything done in good faith or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act.

Related Sections

§11

Act to have over-riding effect

Short title and commencement

Obligations on public authorities

RTI

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