The Right to Information (RTI)
The Right to Information is an act of the Parliament of India which sets out the rules and procedures regarding citizens' right to information. It replaced the former Freedom of Information Act, 2002. Under the provisions of RTI Act, any citizen of India may request information from a "public authority" (a body of Government or "instrumentality of State") which is required to reply expeditiously or within thirty days. In case of matters involving a petitioner's life and liberty, the information has to be provided within 48 hours. The Act also requires every public authority to computerize their records for wide dissemination and to proactively publish certain categories of information so that the citizens need minimum recourse to request for information formally.
Benefits
Many activists view the Right to Information Act as a final liberation from British colonialism; they describe the RTI law as “a tool for empowering ordinary citizens and changing the culture of governance by making it transparent, less corrupt, participatory, and accountable". They also note that RTI requests provide strategy and substance for activists on a broad range of social issues, including "land and environmental rights, social security benefits, the working of financial institutions, political party financing reform, civic infrastructure, and even public-private partnerships”
Benefits Of Right to Information Act
- Get to know your personal grievances.
- Improve the situation around yourself.
- Solve long pending issues of the society.
- Make your elected representative accountable.
- Make your Online social presence relevant and helpful.
- Make connections with Government Officers.
- Become the News Reporter.
Importance of the Right to Information Act
This law empowers people to freely ask for information about central, state governments including non-governmental organizations which are substantially funded by the government. The law gives citizens of India the tools to fight against corruption.
RTI or Right to Information Act is a fundamental right and is an aspect of Article 19 (1)(a) of the Indian Constitution. Right to Information replaced the Freedom of Information Act, 2002.
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