The Right To Information (RTI) Act, 2005: Analysis

Radha. R, B.A.LLB (Hons), School of Excellence in Law, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai

ABSTRACT

In democratic government the interested individuals can have access to the information about the functioning of the public authority. Individuals can get information that how and in what order that the authority functions and tasks assigned to them. Thus, the right to information act is enacted in 2005. The Right to Information is a fundamental right under article 19(1) of Indian Constitution. This article Right to Information becomes a constitutional right as the right to free speech also guarantees right to receive and collect information. Sometimes the citizen wants to know whether the authority works properly and correctly and also, they wanted to know how their tax amount is used for public welfare. Right to Information is the protective shield of democratic government. Right to Information is very important for smooth function of government. Right to information is connected to the part of freedom of speech and expression codified in article19(1).This act to provide right to information for the citizen to secure access the information under the control of the public authorities, therefore it makes transparency and accountability in the working of the public authorities. It is necessary to run a peaceful government. It is related to the freedom of speech and expression because until the citizen have access to the information of public authority, he cannot question the public authority.