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Section 29 — Laying of Rules
In one line: Every rule made under Sections 27 and 28 must be laid before the appropriate Parliament or State Legislature (or, for competent-authority rules, the appropriate House) for 30 days. The House can modify or annul the rule. This is the legislative check on the executive rule-making power.
Key points
- 29(1) — Central Government rules under Section 27 laid before Parliament for 30 days.
- 29(2) — State Government rules under Section 27 laid before State Legislature.
- 29(3) — Competent-authority rules under Section 28 laid before appropriate House.
- Modification or annulment vote by the House binds the rule.
Legislative history
No amendments.
Rulings and references
- No substantive jurisprudence — procedural provision.
Practical note
If you want to challenge a rule made under Section 27/28, check whether it was properly laid under Section 29. Failure to lay can be a procedural ground for invalidity.
Call to action
For drafting RTIs or appeals engaging this section, use the First RTI template or the First Appeal template. See How to fill an RTI application for structural help.
Related
Sources
- Right to Information Act, 2005, Section 29.
- RTI (Amendment) Act, 2019 (where applicable).
- DPDP Rules, 2025, notified 14 November 2025 (where applicable).
- Department of Personnel and Training, Guide on the RTI Act, 2005.
Last reviewed on: 21 April 2026