Karnati Varun ReddyAIR 7 · CSE 2018 · 161 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
RTI (Right to Information Act) has empowered citizens to seek information regarding government operations, thereby ushering in an era of transparency and accountability in the governance.
RTI and role in ethical, responsive governance
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(i) Government actions are actively monitored by citizens → if not acted ethically and responsively, will be questioned.
e.g: 2G telecom scam; Commonwealth scam e.g: Latur drinking water crisis - Government responsiveness came under heavy criticism (ii) Through information, efficiency, propriety of government decisions can be questioned.
e.g: Drought management → water tankers vs developing local resources (iii) Protection of human rights - by compelling government to act by seeking information.
e.g: poor awarding of forest rights to tribals under Forests Rights Act (FRA) (iv) checks corruption, abuse of power (v) Leading to efficient delivery of public services, better targeting
- MGNREGA in Andhra Pradesh via RTI
Close · a summary
Therefore RTI is a master key to good governance by acting as an instrument to promote transparency and accountability in governance.