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RTI Act in India

The Right to Information (RTI) Act, enacted in India in 2005, empowers citizens to request information from public authorities to enhance transparency and accountability. It applies to all public authorities, with certain exemptions, and establishes mechanisms for information requests, appeals, and compliance oversight. Despite challenges in awareness and implementation, the RTI Act has successfully exposed corruption and improved public service delivery.

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RTI Act in India

The Right to Information (RTI) Act, enacted in India in 2005, empowers citizens to request information from public authorities to enhance transparency and accountability. It applies to all public authorities, with certain exemptions, and establishes mechanisms for information requests, appeals, and compliance oversight. Despite challenges in awareness and implementation, the RTI Act has successfully exposed corruption and improved public service delivery.

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Right to Information (RTI) Act

in India

Enhancing Transparency and Accountability


Presenter: [Your Name]
Date: [Date]
Introduction to RTI Act

Definition: The Right to Information Act, 2005,


empowers citizens to seek information from public
authorities, promoting transparency and accountability.

Enactment: Passed by the Indian Parliament on 15 June


2005, came into effect on 12 October 2005.
- To promote transparency and
accountability in the working
of every public authority.
Objectives
- To empower citizens by
of the RTI providing them with access to
Act information.

- To curb corruption and


ensure good governance.
Scope and Coverage
- Applicable to all
constitutional
authorities, including the
executive, legislature,
and judiciary.

- Covers all public


- Exemptions: Certain authorities, including
specified intelligence and NGOs substantially
security organizations. financed by the
government.
Key Provisions of the RTI Act

- Public
Information
- Timeframe:
Officers (PIOs):
Information to be
Designated to
provided within 30
provide
days of request.
information
requested.

- Appeals:
- Fees: Nominal
Provisions for first
fee for requesting
and second
information, with
appeals if
provisions for
information is
waivers.
denied.
Implementation
Mechanism

• - Central Information
Commission (CIC) and State
Information Commissions (SICs)
established.
• - Responsibilities: Overseeing the
implementation of the Act,
handling appeals, and penalizing
non-compliance.
Landmark Supreme Court Judgments

1 2 3
1. Raj Narain vs. State of 2. Union of India vs. 3. Central Board of
Uttar Pradesh (1975): Association for Democratic Secondary Education
Established the concept of Reforms (2002): Held that (CBSE) vs. Aditya
the right to know as a voters have the right to Bandopadhyay (2011):
fundamental right under know the criminal Ruled that answer sheets of
Article 19(1)(a) of the antecedents of candidates. students are information
Constitution. under the RTI Act and must
be provided.
Challenges in Implementation

- Lack of awareness - PIOs and public


among citizens about authorities sometimes
their rights under the reluctant to provide
RTI Act. information.

- Delays and backlog


of appeals in
Information
Commissions.
Success Stories and Impact

- Exposing corruption: RTI has been instrumental in


uncovering scams and corruption cases.

- Empowering citizens: Enabled common people to


demand accountability from the government.

- Improvement in public services: Increased


transparency has led to better service delivery.
- The RTI Act is a powerful tool for
promoting transparency and
accountability in India.

- Continuous efforts needed for


Conclusion effective implementation and
awareness.

- Encouraging more citizens to use


RTI for ensuring good governance
and fighting corruption.

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