Critical Analysis Of The Right To Information Act, 2005
- IJLLR Journal
- Oct 19, 2023
- 1 min read
J. Dhanya, B.A. LL.B. (Hons)., The Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University (School of Excellence In Law), Chennai
ABSTRACT
According to Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution, every citizen has the right to speech and expression. This right extends to receiving information as well as communicating it because without sufficient information, one cannot develop an informed opinion. As a result, the basic right guaranteed by Article 19(1)(a) includes the right to information and the right to seek it. The Honourable Supreme Court has also ruled that Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution grants citizens a fundamental right to information regarding public concern, including the right to know and receive that information.
The basic foundation of a democracy is the ability of its citizens to challenge the government's varied policies and initiatives. The public must have access to the information about governmental operations in order to exercise this right and hold the government responsible for its deeds. RTI performs this. It provides information about governmental activities to the populace, ensuring their ongoing active engagement in the democratic process rather than only during elections. RTI is an index used to gauge a nation's progress and growth.
The Right to Information Act of 2005, which outlines the practical requirements for access to information, has been explained in this article by the author.
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