RIGHT TO INFORMATION AND GOOD GOVERNANCE: A STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF RTI ON TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN INDIAN ADMINISTRATION

Jayashree Pantawane; Abhay Butle

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.4035

Authors

Jayashree Pantawane Ph.D. Research Scholer, Department of Law, S. P. Law College, Tukum Chandrapur, Affiliated University to Gondwana University, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India
Dr. Abhay Butle (Ph. D. Research Guide & Professor), S. P. College of Law, Tukum, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.4035

Keywords:

Right To Information (Rti), Good Governance, Transparency, Accountability, Indian Administration, Participatory Democracy, Corruption, Public Authorities, Citizen Empowerment.

Abstract [English]

The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, is a pivotal legislation in India that empowers citizens to access information held by public authorities, fostering transparency and accountability in governance. This study examines the impact of RTI on good governance in the Indian administrative framework, focusing on its role in enhancing transparency, reducing corruption, and increasing public accountability. The research evaluates the effectiveness of RTI implementation, highlights challenges faced by stakeholders, and suggests measures for its optimization. The study underscores RTI as a vital tool for participatory democracy and good governance.

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