Right to Information Act 2005 is a landmark legislation passed by the Government of India. It is one of the most powerful tools for ushering in Good Govenance. The Act came into force on the 12th October, 2005 (120th day of its enactment on 15th June 2005).

Under sub-section (3) of Section 15 of the RTI Act 2005, Government of Andhra Pradesh has constituted State Information Commission consisting of Sri C.D.Arha, IAS, (Rtd.,) as State Chief Information Commissioner, and Sri A. Subba Rao, Sri R. Dileep Reddy and Sri K. Sudhakara Rao as State Information Commissioners vide G.O.Ms.No.505, GA (I&PR.II) Department, Dated: 12-11-2005.

Sri Jannat Husain, IAS (Retd.) has taken charge as State Chief Information Commissioner on 19-07-2010 (A/N) vide G.O.Ms.No.393, GA (RTIA/GPM&AR) Department, Dated: 19-07-2010.