RTI: A Tool of Good Governance

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  •   Prasanna Kumar Routray Research Scholar, Utkal University

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https://doi.org/10.53957/sanshodhan/2022/v11i1/169812

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Abstract

Transparency and accountability in administration are the basic elements for successful operation of democracy in the country. Like pure oxygen, information is the major element that citizens need to live in the social structure of the society and maintain its democratic balance. The enactment of the Right to Information Act in 2005 is a historic event in the annals of democracy in India. Right to Information (RTI) in India was implemented through Judicial pronouncements as a Fundamental Right under Article 19 (1) (a). This RTI Act became a pioneer tool for the Indian citizens to promote, protect and defend their Rights, apart from ensuring greater transparency it also acts as a deterrent against the arbitrary exercise of public powers. A major drastic change can be achieved towards transparency and accountability in governance by implementing the Act both in letter and spirit.

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Published

2022-06-06

How to Cite

Routray, P. K. (2022). RTI: A Tool of Good Governance. Sanshodhan, 11(1), 38–47. https://doi.org/10.53957/sanshodhan/2022/v11i1/169812

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Volume 11, Issue 1, 2021-2022

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