RTI stands for Right To Information and has been given the status of a fundamental right under Article 19(1) of the Constitution. Article 19 (1) under which every citizen has freedom of speech and expression and have the right to know how the government works, what role does it play, what are its functions and so on.
The primary purpose of bringing RTI act by the government is to bring in
transparency and reduce corruption level in government owned or
where government is the largest share holder.
Important Links
->RTI Information as issued by the Government of India
->RTI Quiz by Government of India
->RTI Success stories
Interestingly, RTI is every right of citizen but not a company or organization moreover one does not need any reason to enquire about any thing in a governmental organization and the reply should come by the respective PIO within 30 days.
Some questions and pointers which can well come in handy during a group discussion:
Advantages(Key Point):
->Empowers Public .
->Reduces corruption .
->Right to Information Act not only ensures democratic elements in administration but it is also expected to improve efficiency and increase promptness and speedy action in
administration.
->Transparency in Government Administration
->Easy to file a complaint
->No Reason required for any enquiry and deadline for every information ensures delivery.
->Makes the bureaucracy smoother and responsible as all administrative offices of public authorities have to appoint `Public Information Officers (PIO).
->Information ACT for the basic level Citizens.
->Upgradation of most of the government offices to ensure RTI, by making websites and installing the files on the internet just like Malaysia.Thereby reducing paperwork.
Disadvantages:
->Less awareness.
->Government itself violating by not allocating funds for awareness of RTI act in the initial years.
->Used Mostly in Urban Areas
->Corruption might reduce but most of the corruption goes behind the scene not visible to public.So for RTI to implement one must know where and how to use it.
->Technology benefits only for the educated class, poor uneducated still remain a host to such problems
The bottom line is RTI is a very useful and perhaps a much needed act for India and its democracy from falling apart under the weight of corruption.
Helpful Links:
Advantage: Click here>> Disadvantages: Click here>>
The primary purpose of bringing RTI act by the government is to bring in
transparency and reduce corruption level in government owned or
where government is the largest share holder.
Important Links
->RTI Information as issued by the Government of India
->RTI Quiz by Government of India
->RTI Success stories
Interestingly, RTI is every right of citizen but not a company or organization moreover one does not need any reason to enquire about any thing in a governmental organization and the reply should come by the respective PIO within 30 days.
Some questions and pointers which can well come in handy during a group discussion:
Advantages(Key Point):
->Empowers Public .
->Reduces corruption .
->Right to Information Act not only ensures democratic elements in administration but it is also expected to improve efficiency and increase promptness and speedy action in
administration.
->Transparency in Government Administration
->Easy to file a complaint
->No Reason required for any enquiry and deadline for every information ensures delivery.
->Makes the bureaucracy smoother and responsible as all administrative offices of public authorities have to appoint `Public Information Officers (PIO).
->Information ACT for the basic level Citizens.
->Upgradation of most of the government offices to ensure RTI, by making websites and installing the files on the internet just like Malaysia.Thereby reducing paperwork.
Disadvantages:
->Less awareness.
->Government itself violating by not allocating funds for awareness of RTI act in the initial years.
->Used Mostly in Urban Areas
->Corruption might reduce but most of the corruption goes behind the scene not visible to public.So for RTI to implement one must know where and how to use it.
->Technology benefits only for the educated class, poor uneducated still remain a host to such problems
The bottom line is RTI is a very useful and perhaps a much needed act for India and its democracy from falling apart under the weight of corruption.
Helpful Links:
Advantage: Click here>> Disadvantages: Click here>>
THE RTI ACT
