Gamini SinglaAIR 3 · CSE 2021 · 166 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
Transparency refers to open-ness and making citizens aware about the governance based decisions, reasons behind taking them.
Transparency → Accountability
Body · points and prose
a) Records in open → Public can raise questions eg: in Pegasus attack case, Public demanding explanation
b) Public participation through right to information (RTI) → Deterrence against mal-administration
c) Audit reports in open → Financial scrutiny
Balance between disclosure and privileges
Certain privileges such as secret proceedings allowed under Article 105, where parliamentarians can decide what is published regarding sessions discussions are essential :-
To avoid undue public pressure eg: some sections asking India to wage war against Pakistan, fed up with conciliatory approach
To make indepth discussions on sensitive topics of security eg: certain codes on security weapons
To maintain trust with foreign countries → part of diplomacy
Close · a framework
eg: certain pacts have secrecy clause
Thus, a balance must be made between transparency and privileges. Ultimate goal must be citizen centric administration and a welfare state- as under Article 38 of constitution.