The dynamics of right to information act and its implementation in Himachal Pradesh
By: Singh, Shiv Raj.
Contributor(s): Jain, Aarushi.
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ArticlePublisher: 2009Description: p.734-745.Subject(s): Right to information
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Indian Journal of Public AdministrationSummary: Right to information is a key to deepening democracy and speeding up development as it lays the foundation upon which the edifice of good governance, transparency, accountability and participation could be built. RTI also becomes important in the present situation when the developing countries like India are adopting new economic policies of liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation. It is imperative to equip citizens in handling this patent tool so that they would effectively strive for a better law and stricter enforcement. It is only then that the law on the right to know will be of any benefit to the common people and not just remain in the statute book. The article discusses implementation of the Act in the state of Himachal Pradesh and provides an insight into the constraints encountered in the implementation process. - Reproduced.
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Indian Institute of Public Administration | Volume no: 55, Issue no: 3 | Available | AR85396 |
Right to information is a key to deepening democracy and speeding up development as it lays the foundation upon which the edifice of good governance, transparency, accountability and participation could be built. RTI also becomes important in the present situation when the developing countries like India are adopting new economic policies of liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation. It is imperative to equip citizens in handling this patent tool so that they would effectively strive for a better law and stricter enforcement. It is only then that the law on the right to know will be of any benefit to the common people and not just remain in the statute book. The article discusses implementation of the Act in the state of Himachal Pradesh and provides an insight into the constraints encountered in the implementation process. - Reproduced.
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