Context
The Right to Information (RTI) Act was aimed at giving people access to the records of the Central and State governments.
In this article, we shall be taking stock of what’s working and the issues that appear to be weakening the law.
What is the Right to Information?
Governing of the RTI
Benefits of RTI |
Major Issues |
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Why is RTI empowering legislation for people?
RTI Act fulfilling its purpose
It has fulfilled its purpose to some extent:
What are the challenges faced by the RTI Act?
Section 8(1) (j) of the RTI Act, 2005 encapsulates that information which relates to personal information the disclosure of which has no relationship to any public activity or interest, or which would cause unwarranted invasion of the privacy of the individual, unless the CPIO or SPIO or the Appellate Authority is satisfied that the larger public interest justifies the disclosure of such information should be exempted from disclosure.
Verifying, please be patient.