Q.4 While the Right to Information Act is considered path breaking in promoting transparency and accountability, discuss why some argue that it has not been able to fully achieve its objectives. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments-

  • Briefly highlight the significance of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 and explain why it is considered a path breaking legislation.
  • Discuss the various issues and constraints in the proper implementation of the RTI Act, 2005.
  • Suggest measures to be taken for effective implementation and enforcement of the RTI Act in the administration.

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14 responses to “Q.4 While the Right to Information Act is considered path breaking in promoting transparency and accountability, discuss why some argue that it has not been able to fully achieve its objectives. (10 Marks)”

  1. Mini Shukla Avatar
    Mini Shukla

    October 20 GS-4

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      Staff @CD

      Mini,
      Good attempt. You have good command over the topic. Good that you have talked about restrictions in RTI associated with Official’s Secret Act. However mention as many examples as possible. You can also talk about the recent amendments and criticism associated with it. Overall a good answer.

      Keep writing.

  2. Sweta Priya Avatar
    Sweta Priya

    Oct 20

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      Staff @CD

      Sweta,
      Good attempt. Try to include as many examples as possible in GS 4 paper. You an also talk about recent amendments made to it. Good that you have mentioned about restrictions in RTI act associated with Offcial’s Secret Act. Overall a decent answer.

      Keep writing.

  3. ARPITA Avatar
    ARPITA

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      Arpita,
      Very good answer. It is a value addition that you have used so many examples to substantiate your points. This makes the answer very specific. The demand of the question is met. You can mention about restrictions because of clauses such as National Security and Officials Secret Act. You should mention about recent amendments made to RTI Act and criticism associated with it that dilutes the power of CIC and IC. Overall a decent answer.

      Keep writing.

  4. Siddharth CHATURVEDI Avatar
    Siddharth CHATURVEDI

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      Staff @CD

      Siddharth,
      Decent attempt. Try to include as many examples as possible in GS 4 paper. You an also talk about recent amendments made to it. You can mention about restrictions in RTI act associated with national Security clause. Overall a decent answer.

      Keep writing.

  5. Bh Rpalli Avatar
    Bh Rpalli

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      Staff @CD

      Bh Rpalli,
      Good attempt. Good that you have used example of Adarsh Scam. However use more examples to substantiate your points. You should talk about restrictions in disclosing information due to National Security clause. You can talk about recent amendment. Overall a decent answer.

      Keep writing.

  6. k.s.nandhini Avatar
    k.s.nandhini

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      Staff @CD

      Nandhini,
      Good attempt. Good that you have mentioned about national Security and restrictions involved with RTI Act. Substantiate your points with examples and case studies and real life incidents. Examples add value to the answer. Other points mentioned by you are relevant. You can also mention about the recent amendments made. Overall a good answer.

      Keep writing.

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      Staff @CD

      Muskan,
      Good attempt. Introduction is very good. It is value addition that you have talked about RTI as Fundamental Rights as declared by Supreme Court. Substantiate your points by giving examples. You can mention examples regarding RTI as helpful tool and also where it failed to serve the purpose. You can also talk about the recent amendments and criticism associated with it. Clause of National Security and restrictions with RTI can also be mentioned. Overall a decent answer.

      Keep writing.

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