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100			_aMisra, Suresh
245			_aPublic accountability and administrative efficiency through right to information: Opportunities and challenges
260			_c2009
300			_ap.523-533.
362			_aJul-Sep
520			_aDemocracy is the only form of government, where citizens are fundamental to its survival. The public which elects the government has right to be informed of the decisions and actions of the government. Hence transparency and openness are essential for the optimum working of the democracy. A citizen's duty is not only to elect representatives, but he is also a crucial link in the day-to-day working of the government and its institutions. An important factor in the absence of popular participation in the governance process is the lack of information. The government should ensure that the electorate engages in the informed participation. This can be ensured through legislation and proactive efforts of the government. - Reproduced.
650			_aAccountability
650			_aRight to information
773			_aIndian Journal of Public Administration
908			_aN
909			_a84945
999			_c84945 _d84945