RTI – A TOOL TO FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION
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Right to Information, democracy, accountability, corruptionAbstract
Transparency and accountability are the imperatives for sustaining democratic governance, and access to information is a vital instrument of societal transformation and the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI) helps in achieving the same. Besides, apart from ensuring greater transparency it also acts as a deterrent against the arbitrary exercise of public powers. The RTI Act has brewed a quiet social revolution and played a vital role in the governance of the country. RTI is a powerful tool that can deliver significant social benefits. It provides a strong support to democracy and promotes good governance, by empowering the citizen’s ability to participate effectively and hold government officials accountable. Rather than just providing information, RTI Act in most of the countries has served to be an effective watchdog ensuring all those coming in purview of the Act to work in accordance with rules and regulations, without any irregularities. Currently, the RTI Act in India is passing through a decisive phase, much more needs to be done to facilitate its growth and development.
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