DOPT OM No.1/6/2011-IR dated 15th April, 2013 regarding detailed guidelines on sou motu disclosure under Section 4 of RTI Act, 2005.

1. Suo Motu Disclosure of More Items

Public Authorities should proactively disclose the following information:

• Procurement Information: Details of procurement made, including tender enquiries, corrigenda, and bid awards.
• Public Private Partnerships (PPP): Information about PPP projects, including details of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), concession agreements, operation and maintenance manuals, and payments made.
• Transfer Policy and Orders: Transfer policy for employees and transfer orders.
• RTI Applications: RTI applications and appeals received and their responses.
• CAG & PAC Paras: CAG and PAC paras and Action Taken Reports (ATRs) after they have been laid on the table of both houses of the Parliament.
• Citizens Charter: Citizens Charter and six-monthly performance reports.
• Discretionary Grants: Discretionary and non-discretionary grants to state governments, NGOs, and other institutions.
• Foreign Tours: Details of foreign and domestic official tours undertaken by Ministers and officials of the rank of Joint Secretary and above.

2. Digital Publication of Proactive Disclosure

Websites should contain detailed information, including Acts, Rules, forms, key contacts, and details of officials. Information should be presented from a user's perspective and in open data formats.

3. Compliance with Suo Motu Disclosure Provisions

Public Authorities should comply with the provisions of suo motu disclosure under Section 4 of the RTI Act, including the guidelines for certain clauses of Section 4(1)(b).