Myths and Realities of Rti
School of Law Christ University
Research Paper
On
Right to information as citizens weapon –myths and realities
Abstract
Right to information a weapon for citizens – Myths and Realities Right to information gives the citizens of the country to enquire about the information related to expenditure that is done by the government on various projects. It is a privilege that is given to all the citizens of the country so as to see that the money being provided to the state is used efficiently or not. It is a tool that is provided to the citizens to fight corruption in the country.
Right to information act was passed in 2005 since then it has worked effectively and efficiently for only a few organizations. Individuals who file RTI are not provided with complete information and sometimes there are no replies from the concerned departments as well.
The act have been passed such a long time ago is still a myth for some people and only a few are able to make full use of it. People in India earlier were not aware of the RTI act been passed through which they could keep a check on government expenditure in various sectors. There are a few organizations that are now making efficient use of this act by filing RTI”s and making a move to fight the corruption in India.
It’s not that RTI is not at all efficient in the country. It has helped many organizations in the fight against corruption. My research paper focuses both on the realities and the myths of RTI in our country and how it has helped the country to fight against corruption. Both advantages and disadvantages of RTI are discussed in the paper.
Introduction:
THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005 Came into force on the 12th October, 2005 An Act to provide for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities, in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public
Research Paper
On
Right to information as citizens weapon –myths and realities
Abstract
Right to information a weapon for citizens – Myths and Realities Right to information gives the citizens of the country to enquire about the information related to expenditure that is done by the government on various projects. It is a privilege that is given to all the citizens of the country so as to see that the money being provided to the state is used efficiently or not. It is a tool that is provided to the citizens to fight corruption in the country.
Right to information act was passed in 2005 since then it has worked effectively and efficiently for only a few organizations. Individuals who file RTI are not provided with complete information and sometimes there are no replies from the concerned departments as well.
The act have been passed such a long time ago is still a myth for some people and only a few are able to make full use of it. People in India earlier were not aware of the RTI act been passed through which they could keep a check on government expenditure in various sectors. There are a few organizations that are now making efficient use of this act by filing RTI”s and making a move to fight the corruption in India.
It’s not that RTI is not at all efficient in the country. It has helped many organizations in the fight against corruption. My research paper focuses both on the realities and the myths of RTI in our country and how it has helped the country to fight against corruption. Both advantages and disadvantages of RTI are discussed in the paper.
Introduction:
THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005 Came into force on the 12th October, 2005 An Act to provide for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities, in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public