Challenges And Barriers In Effective Implementation Of The Right To Information Act In India
- IJLLR Journal
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Srushti Varma S.M., MKPM RVILS
ABSTRACT
The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI) was enacted to promote transparency and accountability in the functioning of public authorities across India. As a legislative measure, it aims to empower citizens, combat corruption, and promote participatory democracy. However, the actual implementation of the RTI Act has encountered significant hurdles that compromise its effectiveness. This research paper aims to conduct an in- depth legal analysis of the structural, administrative, political, and socio- cultural challenges impeding the full realization of the RTI Act. The paper draws on empirical data, case laws, and comparative international practices to highlight the need for comprehensive reforms and the strengthening of institutional mechanisms.This paper critically examines the multifaceted barriers obstructing the realization of the RTI Act’s goals. These include administrative inefficiencies, lack of adequate training among Public Information Officers (PIOs), limited public awareness, increasing backlog of cases in information commissions, and growing political and institutional resistance. The paper also highlights the threats faced by RTI activists and the gradual weakening of the Act through legislative amendments. Through an in-depth analysis of these issues, the study aims to underscore the gap between the legal promise of transparency and the practical realities on the ground. It further explores possible reforms and strategies to revitalize the RTI framework, ensuring that the right to information remains a powerful tool for democratic engagement and accountability in India.
