The right to information act 2005 as a potent weapon in the hands of citizens: Present status and issues
By: Mokta, Mamta.
Contributor(s): Jyoti, Vivek.
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ArticlePublisher: 2009Description: p.594-608.Subject(s): Right to information
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Indian Journal of Public AdministrationSummary: The RTI Act, 2005 has been a landmark legislation with a necessary ingredient for bringing accountability and efficiency in the governance. This article discusses the international and Indian scenarios, in which the right to information has progressed. The salient features of the RTI Act have also been detailed. The working of the Act in the last four years of its enactment has also been analysed with special reference to the present position of the Central Information Commission and State Information Commissions. The different fee structures at the Central level and the state level have also been discussed. The article ends with some suggestions to make the RTI more effective. - Reproduced.
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Indian Institute of Public Administration | Volume no: 55, Issue no: 3 | Available | AR85409 |
The RTI Act, 2005 has been a landmark legislation with a necessary ingredient for bringing accountability and efficiency in the governance. This article discusses the international and Indian scenarios, in which the right to information has progressed. The salient features of the RTI Act have also been detailed. The working of the Act in the last four years of its enactment has also been analysed with special reference to the present position of the Central Information Commission and State Information Commissions. The different fee structures at the Central level and the state level have also been discussed. The article ends with some suggestions to make the RTI more effective. - Reproduced.
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