On what date did the Right to Information Act, 2005 come into force?

1. The Lesson 16 Introduction states the RTI Act, 2005 came into force "w.e.f. October 12, 2005". 2. The Bill was passed by Lok Sabha on 11-May-2005 and by Rajya Sabha on 12-May-2005. 3. Presidential assent was received on 15-June-2005. 4. The Act became operational 120 days after enactment, i.e., 12-October-2005. _Source: ICSI CS Executive Paper 1 (Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws) — Lesson 16: Right to Information Act, 2005, pp. 391-405._