Right to Good Governance

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The document discusses the right to information and right to good governance in India. It provides a brief history of freedom of information laws starting in the US in 1966 and adoption in India in 2002. It defines key terms like information and obligations of public authorities to maintain and provide access to records. It also outlines some exceptions to disclosure and the role of the Central Information Commission. It states the purpose of governance is to ensure justice, liberty, equality and fraternity. It argues the right to good governance involves clarity of purpose, information on strategies, choice of strategies, and records of impact.

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RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT RIGHT TO INFORMATION WHY? Democracy requires an informed citizenry. Transparency of information vital to its functioning. To contain corruption Re-define larger framework of Accountability, Democracy, Ethics and Rights. Under-pins administrative reforms. Enables Human Rights to be realized. Harmonize conflicting interests. RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005 The RTI bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha in December 2004. It was passed by both Houses of the Parliament in may 2005. The assent of the President was received on 15th June 2005 and act was notified in the Gazette of India on 21st June 2005. The RTI act has been operational on 12th October 2005 after completion of 120 days from the date of Presidential assent. SALIENT FEATURES OF THE ACT Maximum Disclosures Duty to Publish Suo motu and web based disclosures Duty to Furnish PIO and Deemed PIO Exemption – As per section 8 and 9 of the Act. Covers Private Body & Third Party Information Penalty for defiance. Independent and Non-judicial appellate mechanism Empowerment of citizens DEFINITION OF “INFORMATION” {SECTION 2 (f) & 2(j) of RTI Act, 2005} Obtaining information in the form of diskettes, floppies, tapes, video cassettes or in any other electronic mode or through printouts where such information is stored in a computer or in any other device. What is a Public Authority? “Public Authority" means any authority or body or institution of self- government established or constituted— (a)by or under the Constitution; (b)by any other law made by Parliament; (c)by any other law made by State Legislature; (d)by notification issued or order made by the appropriate Government, and includes any— (i) body owned, controlled or substantially financed; (ii) non-Government organization substantially financed, directly or indirectly by funds provided by the appropriate Government; A public authority has to fulfill certain obligations as per RTI Act – 2005.

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