Question

write a short note on right to information

Answer 1

"right to information" means the right to information accessible under this Act which is held by or under the control of any public authority and includes the right to -

(i) inspection of work, documents, records;

(ii) taking notes, extracts, or certified copies of documents or records.

(iii) taking certified samples of material;

(iv) obtaining information in the form of diskettes, floppies. tapes, video cassettes or in any other electronic mode or through printouts where such information is stored in a computer or in any other device; ‘

Information can be demanded from all Public authorities, ie. all Govt. bodies and organizations substantially financed by Government including NGOs and aided schools and Colleges.

Answer 2

Answer

Right to Information (RTI 2005): Citizen empowerment is the essential condition of democracy. It is necessary to create opportunities for citizen's participation and interaction with the government. Increased communication between citizens and government helps in strengthening democracy and in building a relationship of trust between them. Citizens have a right to know about the functioning of the government. The Government of India gave the Right to Information to the citizens of India to ensure transparency which are and accountability the hallmarks of good governance. Right to Information has made the government more transparent and has reduced the element of secrecy in the working of government.

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