Implementation of the RTI Act is an administrative challenge which has thrown up various structural, procedural and logistical issues and problems, which need to be addressed in the early stages. Facilitating Access: For seeking information, a process as prescribed under the Act has to be set in motion. The trigger is filing of a request. […]
Implementation of the RTI Act monitoring mechanism: PART IV
The Implementation of RTI Act is divided into four articles for the sake of convenience of the students in understanding it step by step. This is the fourth and the last series. In this article we will take up the topic of Implementation of RTI Act monitoring mechanism. The below are the Rights and Obligations under the […]
Implementation of RTI Act Building Institutions: PART I
The Implementation of RTI Act is divided into four articles for the sake of convenience of the students in understanding it step by step. In this article we will take up the topic of Implementation of RTI Act Building Institutions. The below are the Rights and Obligations under the RTI Act: I. BUILDING INSTITUTIONS: (We are […]
RTI implementation: Acts and Laws that needs amendment
Various recommendations are provided by ARC for RTI Implementation. We will begin by the acts and laws that requires RTI implementation. ‘Official Secret’ means any information the disclosure of which is likely to prejudicially affect the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of State, friendly relations with foreign states, economic, commercial, scientific and technological […]
Brief Introduction about Right to Information/RTI: UPSC IAS Notes
Right to Information/RTI Act is a path-breaking legislation which signals the march from darkness of secrecy to dawn of transparency. It lights up the mindset of public authorities, which is clouded by suspicion and secrecy. Openness in the exercise of public power – Executive, Legislative or Judiciary – is a culture, which needs to be […]