Right to Information Act in Gujarat: An Appraisal
Abstract :
Good Governance is key agenda for any
country without which no country can make further development. Many initiatives
have been taken by central and state governments to fulfill the objectives of Good
Governance. Right to Information (RTI) is one of the important toolto bring
good governance in the country. RTI Act came into existence in year 2005 and it
will be completing a decade this year. Aim and objectives of this legislation
is to bring transparency and accountability in the Governance. The present act
has succeeded in meeting its objectives to the some extent. There are some
negatives aspects of this act like killing of RTI Activists, pending RTI
Appeals/Complaints, vacancy in the office of Information Commissions,
reluctance of government officer to provide information etc.