Question Q8ExamineGS2GS2

Though RTI was meant to strengthen participatory democracy in India, various factors have hindered its utilization to full potential. In this context, examine the issues pertaining to the implementation of the RTI Act.

Main Body

The Right to Information Act was brought as a tool for accountability, better governance.

Allow citizens to seek answers, keeping administration on its toes.

Various penalties for delay/no-reply.

Sets up a Central Information Commission, State commission, along with Public Information Officers in every department.

Provide for pro-active disclosure, proper cataloguing of data, etc.

However, various factors hinder its implementation-

1. Lack of trained officers, to reply in RTI in distinct format

2. No cataloguing of data, missing files, non-digitized files.

3. Intentionally disguising reply to hide info.

Use of Sec 8 of RTI to deny information.

Recent amendment to RTI Act, that makes executive more influential, by deciding tenure and salary of CIC.

Lack of awareness in people.

Lack of education to frame RTI.

The act it has proved to be a boon for millions of people. By villages have got irrigation infra built by filing RTI about usage of funds.

Government should collaborate with civil society and NGOs to promote awareness of the act.

173 words6 paragraphs

Conclusion

Government should collaborate with civil society and NGOs to promote awareness of the act.

14 words

Examiner score

1.15/10

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Topper

GAURAV OJHA

AIR 2042025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Governance, Transparency, Accountability and E-governance

Right to Information Act

RTI Implementation Challenges

Writing Stats

187

Total words

Paragraphs

Analytical, prescriptive

Tone