Nupur GoelAIR 11 · CSE 2019 · 208 wordsTheir whole copy
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RTI is said to be master key to good governance by ARC-II.
| RTI Act, 2005 Features | |
|---|---|
| Makes it a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a) | |
| Suo-motto disclosure of information | |
| Citizen as master | |
| Effective grievance redressal mechanism. |
It is a pre-requisite to exercise other rights:-
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- It increases transparency - Various scams unearthed by RTI Eg - Vyapam scam.
- Accountability of govt is improved - People also get access to file notings of civil servants.
- This information becomes basis for further action. Eg - Holding corrupt official to rule of law.
- Gives a weapon to people to hold the govt responsible for its lacunaes.
- More caution amongst public officials Eg - HG Gupta case.
- It helps people to understand various challenges in governance → strengthens democracy as citizen participation increases.
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RTI + Jan Sunwai → social Audit RTI + Timely Delivery of Service → Right to Public Services Act RTI + Accountability → less corruption
Thus, RTI is the pre-requisite for citizens to be the real masters. Eg - Rajasthan govt recently launched an online portal for suo-motto disclosure of information under RTI.