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| contents | Transparency is widely recognized as a foundational principle of democratic governance in India. In a constitutional democracy like an India, public authority is derived from the people, and governance must therefore remain open to public scrutiny. Access to information enables citizens to assess governmental decisions, question administrative actions, and participate meaningfully in democratic processes. Without transparency, accountability mechanisms weaken and public trust erodes. The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act) represents a significant legislative step toward institutionalizing transparency in India. The Act provides citizens with a statutory mechanism to obtain information from public authorities and imposes obligations on the State to maintain accessible records. The right to information has been judicially recognized as flowing from the freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India. By codifying this right, Parliament sought to promote openness, contain corruption, and enhance citizen empowerment. Nearly two decades after its enactment, the RTI Act continues to shape administrative accountability in India. However, the effectiveness of the law depends not only on its statutory framework but also on its implementation. This article critically examines the effectiveness of the RTI Act in strengthening democratic accountability and analyzes the challenges that affect its functioning. |
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| spellingShingle | RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT: EFFECTIVENESS & CHALLENGES KALPESH SARSAMBE Transparency is widely recognized as a foundational principle of democratic governance in India. In a constitutional democracy like an India, public authority is derived from the people, and governance must therefore remain open to public scrutiny. Access to information enables citizens to assess governmental decisions, question administrative actions, and participate meaningfully in democratic processes. Without transparency, accountability mechanisms weaken and public trust erodes. The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act) represents a significant legislative step toward institutionalizing transparency in India. The Act provides citizens with a statutory mechanism to obtain information from public authorities and imposes obligations on the State to maintain accessible records. The right to information has been judicially recognized as flowing from the freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India. By codifying this right, Parliament sought to promote openness, contain corruption, and enhance citizen empowerment. Nearly two decades after its enactment, the RTI Act continues to shape administrative accountability in India. However, the effectiveness of the law depends not only on its statutory framework but also on its implementation. This article critically examines the effectiveness of the RTI Act in strengthening democratic accountability and analyzes the challenges that affect its functioning. |
| title | RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT: EFFECTIVENESS & CHALLENGES |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19659108 |