India gives legal rights to people to seek information from the government and curb corruption - Right to Information Act (RTI) in force
Kiran Chaube
Oct. 13, 2005

Finally, Right to Information Act (RTI)is a reality in India.

According to media sources, path-breaking Right to Information Act (RTI), giving legal rights to people to seek information from the government and curb corruption, came into force in the country on Wednesday, placing India among the 55 countries to have such a legislation.

The Act, passed by Parliament in the last Budget Session and given Presidential assent on June 15, is aimed at bring about transparency and accountability in the working of public authorities.

The new law, which will not be applicable in Jammu and Kashmir, is meant to curb corruption and inefficiency in the government at various levels as it brings within its ambit Central and State administrations, panchayats, local bodies and non-governmental organizations getting public funds.

Under the Act, the authorities are required to respond to queries in as little as 48 hours, if it is a matter of life and liberty.

The law promises prompt accountability and transparency to climb up several notches, especially as it provides for hefty fines and disciplinary action against erring officials.

According to the Act, the Centre has to appoint a Central Information Commission which will consist of a Chief Information Commissioner and Central Information Commissioners, not exceeding ten, as may be deemed necessary.

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