Right To Information Act 1986 : Historical Perspective, Its Objectives and Salient Features
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Abstract
In India, the Right to Information Act has been developed through various strands for
almost the entire period of the country‘s independent history. Until 2005, an ordinary
citizen had no access to information held by a public authority. In matters touching legal
entitlements for services as food for work, wage employment, basic education and health
care, it was not easy to seek the details of decision-making process that affected or injured
the person. Without access to relevant information, it is not feasible for a common person
to take part in a meaningful discussion on political and economic matters. The enactment
of the Right to Information Act, 2005 is a milestone in the history of administration in
India. The Right to Information Act, 2005 has brought responsibility and accountability to
the development process in India. It is path breaking in controlling corruption and delays
in the implementation of government-sponsored programmes and in the performance of
public authorities. The act provides momentum for development process and remedy to
fight corruption in public authorities. It is an important means for strengthening democracy,
accelerating economic growth of the country.
almost the entire period of the country‘s independent history. Until 2005, an ordinary
citizen had no access to information held by a public authority. In matters touching legal
entitlements for services as food for work, wage employment, basic education and health
care, it was not easy to seek the details of decision-making process that affected or injured
the person. Without access to relevant information, it is not feasible for a common person
to take part in a meaningful discussion on political and economic matters. The enactment
of the Right to Information Act, 2005 is a milestone in the history of administration in
India. The Right to Information Act, 2005 has brought responsibility and accountability to
the development process in India. It is path breaking in controlling corruption and delays
in the implementation of government-sponsored programmes and in the performance of
public authorities. The act provides momentum for development process and remedy to
fight corruption in public authorities. It is an important means for strengthening democracy,
accelerating economic growth of the country.
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Raghwesh Pandey. (2019). Right To Information Act 1986 : Historical Perspective, Its Objectives and Salient Features. Mind and Society, 8(01-02), 42–48. https://doi.org/10.56011/mind-mri-81-2-20197
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