How RTI is useful in current scenario?

Useful in knowing the decision taken by the government/public funded organization. RTI grant citizens legal right to access information held by their government and know about the functions of government. RTI gives right to know the reason behind any decision which is taken by the government.

What is the biggest benefit of the RTI Act?

Benefits of RTI

• Get to know your personal grievances.
• Improve the situation around yourself.
• Solve long pending issues of the society.
• Make your elected representative accountable.
• Make your Online social presence relevant and helpful.
• Make connections with Government Officers.
• Become the News Reporter.

Which case is related to right to information?

Union of India v Association for Democratic Reforms The court read in ‘right to be informed’ as a right flowing from freedom of speech and expression. The Election Commission was directed to secure affidavits by candidates recording all particulars relating to past or pending criminal charges or cases against them.

How many RTI activists have been killed?

Since the implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act in 2005, a total of 95 activists have been killed, 175 cases of assault have been registered, and 186 cases of harassment and threats have been reported from across the country, according to data by Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI).

Do you think RTI is useful in present scenario for improving the functioning of democratic governments?

RTI is a powerful tool. It strengthens democracy and promotes good governance by enhancing the citizens ability to participate in the process. Better implementation of this law requires not only political will but also an active civil society and an acknowledgement of its role.

How can we make RTI more effective?

Here are five ways to strengthen the RTI regime, instead of downgrading the stature of the information commissioner’s office:

1. Reduce pendency.
2. Prune the exemption list.
3. Protect whistle-blowers.
4. CIC as a constitutional body.
5. Political parties under RTI.

What is RTI and why is it important?

Simply put, Response to Intervention (RTI) is a framework for implementing proactive data-driven decision making. It provides teachers with better, more timely information about students in order to improve student learning and performance.

What is RTI Act discuss in detail?

Expanded as Right To Information Act, RTI means that any Indian citizen can request any information (which is supposed to be public knowledge) from the offices and departments of the state or central governments. The act mandates that the said offices and departments must process such requests in a timely manner.

Which of the following case is related to Right to Information Act 2005?

Namit Sharma v/s Union of India:- In September 2012, the Supreme Court took the decision on Namit Sharma v. Union of India application.

Who Found RTI?

This was followed by Delhi (2001) and Karnataka and Rajasthan (2002). Consumer Rights champion HD Shourie was roped in by the NDA government and that led to the Freedom of Information Act of 2002. It finally became a full-fledged reality called RTI during UPA1 in 2005.