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Right to Information (RTI) Act, DPDP Act, 2023 prohibits personal data…
Right to Information (RTI) Act
Dilution of RTI
High fees for filing RTI applications
high fees for filing RTI applications
nstances of denial may range from sensitive matters
Non-compliance with RTI Orders by officials
2019 amendment gives centre the authority to set the terms & conditions of service for Information Commissioners
About RTI
any citizen of India may request information from a “public authority” which is required to reply expeditiously or within 30 days
In case of the matter involving a petitioner’s life and liberty, the information has to be provided within 48 hours.
It replaced the former Freedom of Information Act, 2002.
Governing of the RTI
State Information Commissions (SIC)
Central Information Commission (CIC)
Benefits of RTI
Citizen’s participation
Government obligation
Efficient governance
Maintenance of public record
Greater accessibility of information
Limitations to the RTI
Limitations under the rules
Only information already available on record is accessible
Subjected to restrictions
Certain information may constitute contempt of court
Not an absolute right
Information causes a breach of privilege
Challenges in exercising
Rising cases of non-disclosure
Limited ambit of RTI
Popular (mis)use
Threats to whistleblowers
Information explosion
Way Forward
Protecting whistleblowers
Digitalization and Reducing technicalities
Prioritization of cases
Official Secrets Act, 1923, should be repealed (ARC II)
Speedy disposal
Context
The Act has exemptions for political parties, the judiciary, and intelligence agencies.
Activists worry about the diminishing effectiveness Right to Information Act, 2005 in holding officials accountable.
Recent amendments have sparked concerns, such as personal data protection provisions.
DPDP Act, 2023 prohibits personal data disclosure, even for social audits, reducing transparency.