THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT PRESENTS CHALLENGES

AUTHOR – SIDDHIMA, STUDENT AT NEW LAW COLLEGE, PUNE

BEST CITATION – SIDDHIMA, THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT PRESENTS CHALLENGES, ILE MULTIDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL, 3 (1) OF 2024, PG. 195-201, APIS – 3920-0007 | ISSN – 2583-7230.

ABSTRACT

The Right to Information (RTI) Act in India has been a cornerstone of democratic governance, promoting transparency and accountability by empowering citizens to seek information from public authorities. However, the Act faces multiple challenges in its implementation. This research article explores the critical issues affecting the effectiveness of the RTI Act. These include bureaucratic resistance, which hampers timely and complete disclosure of information; the lack of awareness among citizens about their rights under the Act; inadequate infrastructure and resources allocated to the RTI mechanisms; and the impact of recent amendments and new data protection laws that potentially dilute the Act’s provisions. Additionally, the article examines the role of the Central and State Information Commissions, highlighting the backlog of cases and the need for capacity building. Through an analysis of these challenges, the article aims to comprehensively understand the RTI Act’s hurdles and suggest policy recommendations to enhance its implementation and effectiveness.

Keywords: Information, responsiveness, participation, accountability, empowerment, challenges, threats, public Authority